He recalls that “we don’t have to say anything, that’s how it is between people who are each others’ first memories.” He has not been willing to give Hassan the loyalty he deserves and is involuntarily using this memory to fill the void that his lack of allegiance has left. This idea generates a level of equality between Hassan and himself that is not there in actuality. Consequently, Amir becomes conscious that Hassan truly is his best memory, romanticized or not. The Hazara boy, though still a paradox, is now understood as a defining person in his life. Whether Amir is reminiscing about a missed childhood or lamenting the awful treatment of his brother, he will be constantly affected by him throughout the novel.
What made Achilles such an honorable hero was the fact that he fought for his own pride, not the desire to conquer the war. Although throughout the war, Achilles character flaws impede his ability to fight and act with integrity. His insurmountable rage is the epitome of these flaws, showing vibrantly through his rage for Agamemnon and ultimately destroying his integrity. His never ending lust for glory is the reason why his rage surmounts from a poisoned pride, which is his real Achilles’ heel. This arrogance leads him to becoming slightly obsessed with retaining his pride and not letting anyone slight his bravado.
He felt let down in his father, as he didn't arrest anyone or carry a gun, "And that disappointed me at times". David saw Wes as a great role model later when he realized what a challenge it was choosing between being a brother, sheriff and an employer to Marie. David starts to see his father in a different way because of the difficult situation he was in, evidence of this is shown when he "could appreciate the situation his father was in" therefore gaining respect for him. Unlike Wes, Frank was a negative role model to David. In Montana shows that David believed that Frank was the perfect "manly" role model until his true colours showed.
On the other hand, Sohrab gets attached to Amir as his own father. Friendship is not just a usual bond. A true friend is not just someone you know his or her name; a true friend is someone you put your trust on and you will protect him or her from any obstacles. During Amir and Hassan’s childhood, Hassan is very loyal to Amir and is a true friend for Amir. On the other hand, Amir is jealous to Hassan and is not willing to protect him when Hassan gets into trouble.
The sympathy Cameron feels for Roark is one shared with men cut from the same cloth. Cameron would hate to see another man’s life be destroyed in the same way that he destroyed his own. Even more so he would despise himself if he were the one responsible for it. Cameron is also a broken man, and to believe that he might have a second chance through Roark gives him hope, but he does not want the opportunity taken away from him, this would be devastating. Cameron and Roark are Rand’s way of illustrating that the passion felt in men such as these can be essential, but also an immense handicap.
He believed he was on the position to serve his country and his people without any expectation. Aristides handled any contradictions against him peacefully, and he believed in his duty as a citizen, of autocratic politicization, he would give his service to Greek at all times freely and without reward of any compensation or even popularity (112). In general the two leaders, Themistocles and Aristides, had contributed their role to Greek. Based on Plutarch’s written, Aristides became a sturdy champion of justice who was a little swayed by personal sympathy. On the other hand, Themistocles became champion of people; he was not swayed by any desire to take revenge on his countrymen, nor was he elated by the great power position which he would enjoy in the war
This shows disloyalty towards his people who are very loyal to him. Through these points, it is evident that Odysseus lacks the necessary traits of a true hero. Superficially, his victories and valor make him seem as though he is heroic. Yet, the underlying issue is that Odysseus tends to be selfish, disloyal and cowardly. By the end of his journey the many occurrences of his flaws outshine his perceived heroic qualities.
Ruthie Eldridge 04.27.2012 English- Period 8 Essay: C A man’s precious treasure is his pride and dignity. Born upon this cold world, full of rejection and disappointment, it is all that he has to hold on to. There was once a saying that, it doesn’t matter if you lose the fight, as long as you didn’t back down to the battle. Many people are judgmental on whether you lose, but they don’t analyze the road you took to earn your respect, and your determination to stand strong, even when others expect you to fall. Therefore, standing up for what you believe in will always be more acceptable than selling out.
Tragic heroes possess the requisite primeval physical and mental assets to welcome the challenge at hand, and they exude a certain sort of self-destructiveness — or is it self-sacrifice? — that puts the welfare of the people they’re protecting above their own. In Ride the High Country, an aging Steve Judd, with all his talk about “sand,” doesn’t much care whether he lives, but he very much cares that the job is
Heroic Old Man To be a hero means different things to different people. To some, a hero is a merciless, powerful warrior, to others a kindhearted pacifist. However, it cannot be denied that everybody yearns to be a “hero”. In the eyes of Ernest Hemingway, a hero was silent, and powerful. They were undeniably loyal to a person or group of people.