The character Peter Keating embodies altruism and only feels he shouldn’t exist for his own sake but the services that he receives from others reason for existing is for fame and approval for others. Peter Keating lives off of his good looks, success and people around him. To have resources to only justify his own existence, self- sacrifice is only his highest right of responsibility, benefit, and importance. Peter will do whatever it takes to succeed in this world even if it means stealing, lying, or Killing. "He had forgotten his first building, and the fear and doubt of its birth.
On the other hand, the one aspect where Priam is not divided is his wholehearted commitment to Troy and its defence. Therefore, while Priam is mostly a man who experiences division within himself, there are some aspects of his character that are not subject to ambivalence. As Troy’s living and breathing symbol, King Priam both respects and is proud of his responsibilities to his people and country but simultaneously resents them. He realizes that the Trojans need a fixed icon as a symbol of stability and unity. Thus, Priam acknowledges his role as a King, “to think of the king’s sacred body, this brief six feet of earth he moves and breathes in…as at once a body like any other and an abstract of the lands he represents, their living map”.
However, Okonkwo is a tragic hero in the classical sense. Although he is a superior character, his manliness and rage brings about his own destruction. Okonkwo is gruff, at times, and usually unable to express his feelings (as the narrator frequently uses the word “inwardly” in reference to Okonkwo’s emotions). But his emotions are indeed quite complex, as his “manly” values conflict with his “unmanly” ones, such as his fondness for Ikemefuna and Ezinma. What is interesting about the concept of this textuality is that the narrator privileges us with information that Okonkwo’s fellow clan members do not have—which by the end, allows us to see the worried father beneath the seemingly indifferent and fiery
Okonkwo's one and only weakness was his fear of becoming a failure like his father. This fear drove Okonkwo to embrace the values of manliness and fueled his desire to be strong; which then drove him to rashness and in the end contributed to his death. Accepting the ways of manhood isn’t a sign of weaknesses, the problem is how narrowly he defines it. Okonkwo was part of a patriarchal society and the male gender was already established with great authority. For Okonkwo, however, any kind of softness and tenderness was a sign of weakness.
Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is a hero. He is selfless and wants what is best for his people regardless of the sacrifices he has to make. Dumbledore is one of the most well known heroes in modern literature. Sydney Carton from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is also a selfless hero. He is another example of a literary hero, although more of a classic example.
Iago, to everyone else, seems like an honest and good man who will do everything in his power to help those around him succeed, but is really just power-hungry, two-faced and manipulative. He is, however, clever, cunning and philosophical, which can be accepted as positive traits. It is these traits that enable him to gain an insight into human nature, and ultimately exploit it, destroying the lives of those around him. Cassio is a character whom the audience don't know much about, but from the story they can understand that he loves his job as a lieutenant, and cares a lot about his reputation. This becomes clear after he is fired from his position, as he says to Iago; "Reputation, reputation, reputation!
Through Roark, Ayn Rand projects her idea of an ideal man, of a man “as he might be and ought to be”. Roark holds the philosophy that “Man’s first duty is to himself.” His belief in objectivist philosophy is articulated by Rand as “the concept of man, as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute.”This belief, although, also separates Roark as a protagonist from both Dr. Stockmann and Dickinson’s multiple personas, as while both Dr. Stockmann and the personas recognize the comfort of belonging to people, and the intrinsic joy of being accepted in society, Roark firmly upholds his views regarding belonging as he states “I came here to say that I do not recognize anyone’s right to one minute of my life. Nor to any part of my energy. Nor to any achievement of mine. I wished to come here and say that I am a man who does not exist for others.” Roark is content with his individualistic approach, and while he forms connections with certain individuals throughout the novel, their ultimate rejection of him does little to affect his ambition and belief.
He is honest to himself and to his followers as well. This honesty builds up the confidence and openness, and makes him trust worthy. Vision A leader is a visionary, as he can foresee the results and consequences of his current actions and always aims high. Most leaders are known to have never resorted to shortcuts in life. They always have a blueprint of their plans ready in their
Although Othello is wildly respected because of his hard work to become general, Iago uses Othello’s skin color to try and destroy his reputation. Othello is portrayed as a passionate and noble hero. He is represented as an honest man and holds a high rank as general in the Venician Army. Although Othello is portrayed as a great man, he is also treated as an outsider because he is a Moor. For example Brabantio says to Othello “You’re something to fear, not to love.
From the characters impressive introduction, it is clear that this man is the most valued and honorable traveler among the group. This perfect gentleman holds a love of ideals that are often not displayed by people. First and foremost, he believes in the ideals of chivalry, and always stays true to its principles. He also feels that one should be honest, truthful and faithful, which many people are not all of these ideals. The knight thinks one should only do what is right, and what will gain him honor and reputation.