In many texts, such as The Odyssey and Jason and the Golden Fleece, there are epic heroes that must complete a daunting mission or journey while experiencing a significant growth of self along the way. Are all epic heroes strong, smart, and brave, or is some of their success due to luck? The answer to this question is simple, the success of epic heroes belongs only to the Gods. In each of these Greek epics the invocation of the muse is the basis of any prosperity. These heroes were not always smart
The Odyssey, by Homer, is an epic poem following the journey of the legendary Odysseus on his journey home from the Trojan War. Odysseus is a combination of the self-made, self-assured man and the embodiment of the standards and mores of his culture. He is favored by the gods and respected and admired by the mortals. Even the wrath of Poseidon does not keep him from his homecoming. He is confident that he represents virtue even when a modern audience might not be so sure. But his confidence is what
oni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon” is a coming of age novel following the protagonist, Macon “Milkman” Dead, whose identity is heavily involved with his name. He grows up in a society that is in poverty, including his best friend Guitar Bains and his aunt Pilate Dead, but his immediate family has wealth. Although the society he is born and raised in has adversities to overcome, the characters have many qualities that help them to stand out in their situations. "He closed his eyes and thought