However, when he reached his city, he had his usual pride, having seen his city of Uruk in all of its grandeur. One of the factors in the quests of Rama and Gilgamesh was the amount of pride in themselves and their accomplishments. Rama’s pride is shown best in the situation when he killed Ravana and thought Ravana’s back was turned as the Brahmasthra struck. He was upset at the thought, which shows that he is too proud to kill someone in such a manner. Gilgamesh’s pride would urge him to continue his impossible quest even though beings such as the Man-Scorpions would tell him how
For example, when Gilgamesh and Enkidu decided they want to kill Humbaba, Enkidu gets really scared, so Gilgamesh said that Enkidu can walk behind him and he would protect him. Enkidu changes him because he makes him be able to be willing to protect Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh would have never done that
A very good example from the noel which portrays well his courage is this right here when he was talking to him brother about jem and scout. “ Right. But do you think I could face my children otherwise? You know what's going to happen as well as I do Jack, and I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout thorough it without bitterness, and most of all, without catching Maycombs usual disease.” Now as you can see, Aticus already knew things would get ugly if he decided to defend Tom Robinson in the court case and yet he still took the case anyway. Atticus did not continue with the case simply out of bravery, he continued with the case because it was the right thing to do.
Jack likes to be the center of attention. He is still a hunter and predator. He also has uncivilized manners that make him come on as a tyrant. Although that maybe, he is Jack and will always remain as Jack. He is stronger and older than Ralph but not as wiser as him.
He starts off talking about how Creon is always right and whatever discussions he makes will probably is the correct one. But he starts to question witch law is right man or god. He also starts to think that he might not be fit for king “what a splendid king you’d make of a desert island – you and you alone” I think he changes his mind to stand up for Antigone because he knows that his father is doing the wrong thing. He realizes that Creon is not following the rules of
He and his wife both know that he might die in battle. His wife even prophesies in book 22 after Hektor’s death, that their son will have to beg for food. Hektor, well aware of the risks, says to his wife, “these many things beset my mind no less than yours. But I should die of shame before our Trojan men and noble women if like a coward I avoided battle, nor am I moved to” (VI 513-517). Hektor chooses to risk his life and the well-being of his family in order to obtain glory over the Akhaians.
odysseus does not tell them about scyllia because the crew might flip out and worry to much and when something happen they might back out. he a good leader because that a smart thing to do because when scyllia come they will just attack. odysseus is a good
So I quit.” (95) In the face of Jim’s final question, Huck seemingly is out smarted. He decides to end the argument because he knows that Jim was right and had a stronger wit than he did. In a broader scheme of things, Huck does not like being proven wrong which is what civilization does when trying to force upon him what is the right thing to do. Huck portrays the idea of independence from others ideas and sticks solely to what he believes is
Aeneas has many characteristics that were highly valued by the Romans during this time period. These characteristics include: courage, skill at arms, piety (obedience to the will of the gods), leadership, and determination. Aeneas was also loyal to his country and had family values. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain proves that he is not only chivalrous, but has both honor and nobility. When his uncle, King Author, is challenged by a green knight to a beheading game, Sir Gawain steps in and accepted the challenge for King Author.
But Amir’s lack of guidance and acquiescence from Baba, influence him to make himself feel superior by tricking Hassan and not playing games when other kids are around. One of the tricks Amir played on Hassan was making him think that the word imbecile meant intelligent. Amir knowing that Hassan is a Hazara, which meant he was uneducated and gullible to his stories. Amir proceeds and reacts to Babas actions and ultimately betrays his best friend