¶ … Hercules' life illustrate noble vulgar aspects humanity. How does Hercules' life illustrate both the noble and vulgar aspects of humanity. How does Hercules' life illustrate both the noble and vulgar aspects of humanity.

Looking at ways in which the life of the well-known mythological figure of Hercules (Heracles, in Greek

) illustrates both the noble and the vulgar sides of humanity, this essay will begin by providing the dictionary definitions of the two notions. The term "noble" has several meanings which can apply to the current purpose. "Noble" can denote the hereditary rank or social class, but can also refer to a high moral character, such as courage, dignity, and honor

. Furthermore, the term can describe someone "grand and stately in appearance"

. On the other hand, "vulgar" refers to a common person, just as the usual, average, without outstanding features, someone with lack of refinement

. Just as almost all Mythological characters, Hercules is a combination of humane and supernatural, therefore being a perfect illustration of the two concepts that make the purpose of this essay.

Hercules' particular descent is the very first aspect that makes him noble and human at the same...

Son of the most symbolic figure in Mythology (Zeus) and a mortal woman (Alcmene), he became immortal after having been fed with Hera's milk as a newborn. Hera also turned into Hercules' greatest enemy as he grew older: hating him for being the proof of Zeus' affairs and involvement with a mortal, she tried everything she could to hinder his development. Therefore, she made his life a permanent struggle by casting curses and posing many obstacles in his way throughout his entire life. One of these curses led to probably the most important event in Hercules' early life, determining him to murder both his first wife and their children. After realization settled in and the curse vanished, Hercules decided to ask the Oracle in Delphi for a punishment that would to make up for his sin. The Oracle gave him 12 missions to complete, which he accomplished with great courage and strength, overcoming challenges and becoming a true hero. Already, by looking at these episodes of his early life, one can draw certain conclusions. On one hand, Hercules was noble in the sense that although he committed horrible acts (murdering sometimes innocent people or creatures during his missions and also his own family due to Hera's curse), he was also consumed by guilt and did even the impossible…