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    The Unsung Hero Stephen Crane’s Own Story‚ is a survival story which follows 4 men: the Captain‚ the Cook‚ the Correspondent (Crane himself)‚ and the Oiler named Billie who had just escaped from their sinking boat the Steamer Commodore. As the 4 men escape in a small lifeboat‚ they are faced with harsh reality as the ocean reassures them that this survival was not going to be an excursion. Despite not having slept for two days‚ each man works tirelessly to keep the boat afloat. Struggling together

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    IS THE HERO OF THE STORY? A hero is often defined as someone that demonstrates courage‚ performs brave deeds‚ and displays noble qualities. Personally‚ I think that this definition can be applied to both Kevin and Maxwell due to the fact that they have both faced many difficult obstacles with the qualities of a hero. However‚ if only one character from the book‚ Freak the Mighty were to be chosen and defined as the hero of the story‚ I believe that Kevin would best represent the title‚ hero.

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    Darryl Curtis is a hero. There are many things that make him a hero. He made sacrifices for his brothers‚ was a hard worker‚ and always wants to protect and take care of his younger brothers. Although Darry wasn’t really a main character in The Outsiders‚ he definitely played a very heroic role in the novel. Darry made several sacrifices in his life‚ in order for Sodapop and Ponyboy to be able to have better lives. When their parents died‚ Darry passed up a college scholarship and became responsible

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    Hero Archetype

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    Professor Jones Table of Contents • Introduction • Main Character • The Villain • Archetypes • Steps taken by the hero • Mythological origins • Mythological symbolism • Conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility • Conclusion Introduction *The portrayal of a hero archetype has been a part of society and can be traced back to ancient times and the earliest of myths. The hero is the integral archetype in the collective unconscious of whichever culture the story is based. Heroes become

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    A big part of being a hero‚ is leadership. When Odysseus and his crew show up on the island of the lotus eaters‚ Odysseus sent his crew out. They found the lotus eaters‚people who eat lotuses which makes them forget all of their goals and worries. When the crew is offered some they to forget what their goals and worries are. Odysseus soon finds out what is going on and went to investigate. When he saw what had happened to the crew he tried to get them off the island. In this moment Odysseus dragged

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    epic similes to reveal his attitude towards heroic values‚ while seeming to primarily portray Satan as the obvious protagonist‚ and thus the epic hero. Yet‚ using these extended comparisons in the end allows Milton to make known his true views on heroic values‚ and actually glorify Adam through his religious commitments to God as the ultimate epic hero of Paradise Lost‚ instead of Satan. One example of Milton using an epic simile to portray his attitude towards heroic values is introduced

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    Some people believe that a hero should be strong‚ brave‚ and smart. Others believe that a hero should be someone who gives back to the community. I believe that my mom fits the criteria for a hero because she is a moral person who is exceptional at her obligations. I admire my mom because of her caring nature for my sister and me‚ her hard work ethic‚ and her outgoing and friendly personality. My mom cares for my sister and me by cooking and serving dinner‚ enforcing house rules‚ and doing the

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    the national revolution that the people were most united‚ most involved and most active on the fight for freedom. Almost always the leader of the revolution becomes the principal hero of his people. The unity between the people and the leader enhances the effects of both. In our case‚ Rizal‚ our national hero was not the leader of our revolution. In fact‚ he refused to be associated with it. He said in his manifesto that he was only for the reforms and that reforms must willingly come

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    Divergent Anti Hero Essay

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    Amanda Schnur ENG3U1 Ms. Kidd y-03-18 A Female Anti-Hero In the movie “Divergent” directed by Neil Burger‚ the central character Beatrice‚ shows many different characteristics of being an anti-hero. Beatrice Prior otherwise known as Tris is the main protagonist character and the narrator of the film. She is a strong willed 16 year old who lives in a society divided into groups called factions‚ based on individual human virtues. With her coming of age‚ she must now choose one of the factions to

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    My Teacher, My Hero

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    Filipino Worker who is ready to bear the pain of being alone just to provide his family a comfortable life? Or is it a mom who has to work two jobs to support her children and still make them feel the love they need? But what really makes a person a hero? Behind these great people are strong foundations that guide and develop them all throughout. Education is one of the greatest gift mankind can ever receive. It is vital to anybody. The role played by teachers becomes very significant since they

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