Odysseus, a Hero In modern society, heroes don’t need to be physically strong or slay monsters, we see heroes as one forms a change in society. A prime example is Malala, an activist for females’ education who risked her life to support her thoughts about the world. The characteristics needed to become a hero has interchanged from ancient society to modern society. Throughout his ten- year journey home, Odysseus has demonstrated many characteristics which can determine whether he can be considered
and noticed that heroes often travel the same path. A young hero is set to an adventure, he/ she meets an old bearded mentor, the hero meets the antagonist,then the hero fails in a fight, most of the time they get supernatural help, then the hero is ready and defeats the antagonist and gets a reward and is back in their ordinary world. some great examples are Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Lord of the rings The hero’s journey relates to my life in multiple ways but the story that it relates to the
As Joseph Campbell once said, “A hero is someone who has given their life to something bigger than oneself” (Meyers 1). This consistent definition of a hero has been applied to many works of literature, drama, myth, and even everyday life. Campbell’s archetype of a hero has set the framework for a pattern of narrative that is the basis for almost every story ever told, the hero’s journey. For the hero’s journey through a scholar’s lens, the overall idea consists of 12 stages, with the main stages
The True, Epic Hero Homer’s Odyssey is about a Greek war hero named Odysseus on a journey home. Odysseus faces many enemies and problems on his journey and when he arrives home. Odysseus displays the traits of an epic hero because he faces circumstances only a hero can handle. Epic heroes are defined by supernatural abilities, and Odysseus’s experiences require extraordinary courage. Odysseus’s courage is displayed fighting the sea monsters "I donned my heroic armor, seized long spears in both
same path in their heroic journey, and this is true. The Hero's Journey states that all hero's encounter the same type or kind of challenges. I would never consider myself as a hero, but after reading about how Joseph Campbell described about how all hero journeys can be similar, I can relate that to my life as a soccer player. My heroic journey has changed me in many different ways, both appearance and emotional. When I look back, I can see all of the similarities on how my life reflects back on the
something magical by nature. In literature, the hero exists as a human among all the others;normal in appearance. Yet, the hero transcends the limits of human nature. Heroes are often judged by their shortcomings as much as their heroism, but to be a hero you don't have to be perfect. The hero is measured by its ability to rise to the occasion and tackle whatever feat stands before them. Gawain, in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is the truest form of a hero. He is more than just a knight in King Arthurs
with the concept of the Hero's journey. The Hero's Journey says that all heros will come across many sages through his journey, each stage bringing the hero closer to his/her reward. I am like a hero because I have left my ordinary world to become a better soccer player. The refusal I wanted to refusal I wanted to quit the soccer team. My mentor was the older kid from a another soccer team that helped me be better at soccer. My enemy was the kid from the soccer from my soccer team that thought he
is an old and small women on a journey. When one thinks about a hero, the qualities are having courage, selflessness, patience and caring which is everything the character Phoenix Jackson presents in this short novel. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word hero? Usually an average individual believes they are strong, tall, muscular and powerful, however that is not always true. In “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, Phoenix Jackson justifies that a hero is much more than their physical
Charisma, Confidence and Courage What are the traits required for a hero? What do they need, to persevere and overcome obstacles? Throughout all forms of literature, there is often a prevailing set of traits that are necessary for a hero to complete his journey successfully. It is clear that charisma, confidence and courage are vital for a hero to triumph in the face of hardship. These traits are beneficial in getting past obstacles, making alliances, and more. By using these traits to their advantage
make the hero’s journey. It states that everyone who goes on this journey must follow many stages so they can get to their reward when their journey was successful. My life’s journey as a student is like Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey because I had an adventure out of my ordinary world, I have met middle school student mentors, and I have earned a new experience and started a new life. After many times that Joseph Campbell’s life was a very well earned and being considered a hero, even though I