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According to The Oxford Companion to English Literature (Oxford University Press, New York, 1985), a Byronic hero is characterized as “proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart…implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection.” In Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights,” the main character Heathcliff perfectly exemplifies this definition….

There are various ways to portray or envision a hero, as everyone has their own perceptions of what defines heroism. Moreover, the classification of certain individuals as heroes can be subject to debate. In the translated version of Homer’s The Odyssey by Robert Fitzgerald, Odysseus is precisely one of these debatable heroes. Odysseus possesses hero-like…

The story of Luba and the children she saved from hunger is a classic example of a modified modern day Good Samaritan, who helps people, without asking for anything in return. As Rochman puts it, “Luba’s selflessness creates a different story; one that creates inspiration, regarding the holocaust (Rochman 494).” Indeed, the title suits the…

Book Talk Activity Presentation Did you know that fiction books make you sympathize others? That’s because when you read, you go on an “adventure” alongside the characters and gradually relate to them. To achieve the effects, you must have a deep understanding of the characters’ personalities, thinking, backgrounds, attitudes, and more. Today I will be…

Recovered Roots by Yael Zerubavel is a scholarly attempt at recounting the effects of a collective memory in devising a national emotional setting. A history of revolt ending in disaster recounted as an example of outstanding courage might not make it to a military manual. But the effects such recounting have on the psyche of…

While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Homer would have probably been none too amused by James Joyce’s classic 1922 novel, Ulysses. Mockingly modeled after Homer’s epic poem, Odyssey, it is the 24-hour ‘odyssey’ of aspiring young writer Stephen Dedalus and an aging advertising huckster, Leopold Bloom, who are unknowingly in search of…

According to Empire magazine’s May 2011 poll, Spiderman is deemed superior to Batman, making him the best comic book hero. As someone who idolized Spiderman during my formative years, I found him to be the superhero with whom I could relate the most. I avidly followed his exploits, whether he was acting as a seasoned…

Introduction He dreamt of becoming a hero, the savior just like those in the many stories of his forefathers who have fought in many different wars. It was a goal he focused on. It was an idea he strived to materialize. As Field Marshal von Rundstedt put it, he was the best. (The patton movie,…

Explore through any film of your choice using either Vogler’s, Voytilla’s or Cochrane’s model, the concept of the Hero Journey as discussed by Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero of A Thousand Faces. In a world whereby diverse cultures and religions collide amongst the disparate and polarized people of our planet, there are few…

Cuchulainn, a heroic warrior, is referred to as both the Hercules and Achilles of Ireland. Fedelm, the prophetess, describes him as “full of fame. ” Like Hercules, Cuchulainn had superhuman strength. He had a “warrior’s fist, the arm of a prodigy. ” He was also able to outdo all Ulster warriors with his “brilliance and…