Henry Fleming started off as a scared, young man who joined the army dreaming of becoming a hero. When he went into battle he understood what it takes to be a hero and to become a man. He has a totally different perspective on life after his experience in war. He becomes a confident man due to his experiences in
High over warriors you are exalted, to be king of the people Enlil made it your destiny!” (16).They seal their new friendship with embracing one another and a kiss. Some other evidence that shows that there is a sense of friendship is when Gilgamesh’s mother, Nimsun, makes Enkidu her son which now makes the two men brothers. Another thing is when they go on their adventure together and how they fight the different creatures. They work well together to achieve their goals and this shows that there is a relationship that is very strong between them. Finally when Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh goes into mourning and this can definitely be seen when he goes on his adventure alone When comparing the two characters, there a just a few similar characteristics between them.
He was brought up being told war stories of his father fighting for Germany and all the glory and honours surrounding it as he quotes in the story “My father is a patriot a true German”. His father was high up in the ranks of the army and we can suspect Erich aspired to rise to his position one day. I western culture we can find most people want a father figures respect and strive to make them proud more than any other family member which is why he did not listen to his sister’s pleas not to go to
This speech is very powerful and when someone is feeling unmotivated and depressed it has the ability to stir you to focus. Henry knew that he was sending his troops out into a battle they would lose but instead of dwelling on this Henry convinces his men that the battle is more than a mathematical formula that they have all come there to fight for honour, for justice and for glory. He makes fighting with him at Agincourt sound like a privilege. Henry also brings up, once more the motif of the bond between kind and commoner. In the scene before the battle of Harfleur, he unites himself with his men, he says “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.
Beowulf: Warrior Hero to American Soldier Readers of the ancient poem, Beowulf, often find that the story of the epic hero is applicable to modern society. Many people, such as soldiers, leaders, and young males, identify with the warrior depicted in the poem. In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats in Scandinavia, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, King of the Danes. The Danes have been under attack of the wicked swamp monster, Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks Herot, seeking revenge for her son.
A Hero and Their Quest Heroes all have an important quest that helps them along with others. Whether its Indiana Jones or Mulan. Each hero has an important mission in which they are trying to find something. Indiana Jones mission was to find his father. Mulan wanted to help save her father from the war so she goes to war for him.
Independent Reading Journal Title: The title ‘Soldier’s Heart’ is a phase used by Americans to label Civil War veterans who seemed mentally lost because of the war. The title Soldier’s Heart best suits the book because it has an emotional and intense sounding to it and is based on a true story. Characters/Characterisation: At the beginning of the text Charley Goddard is excited and is eager to go fight for the Union. He didn’t know what a shooting war meant or what it was all he knew was that he didn’t want to miss out on a great adventure. Near the end of the book Charley Goddard life had changed he fought for survival.
He was fighting for the good of his people. However, both of the characters were fighting for what was rightfully theirs. Hamlet was in the bloodline to take over the Kingdom after his father’s death, but his mother married his uncle almost immediately afterwards taking his spot in the kingdom. This sent Hamlet into a deep depression that winds up causing much more than his Uncle Claudius bargained for. Beowulf proves to everyone that he will not only make a name for himself, but also grow into a wise, strong, courageous leader that will do anything to gain fame.
He has the same situation like James, his parents divorced, he like to fight with other people to get their respect, never one to be left alone and he about drop out of high school, but I told him to continue study in high school so he can get a better life. Finally, he made it and his father is very proud of him. Sometimes, in life there will be a person that make you have more motivates. For example, the motorcycle boy is James’s brother and he also is a hero in James’s heart. Motorcycle boy is the one who got James’s back when James in trouble, he helps him out and he is the only one beside with James.
It was Good vs. Evil where a good warrior fights for his glory then later battles for the good of his people by battling evil monsters for there good. As a great warrior and later a king he faces near death. The first battle with Grendel he risked his life, but he did to reach fame for the glory and to prove that he is the mighty Beowulf. The battle with Grendel’s mother he fought for the greater good of the people to stop the terrorizing that they have done for years.