Hecto's own human vulneabilities that account fo ou sympathy fo him as a chaacte (and likely his ceato Home's special authoial sympathy fo him as well) also contain within them the ealy seeds of the conditions of possibility fo his late tactical failues: including Hecto's defeat in battle at the hands of his Geek enemy and (aguably) alte-ego, Achilles, and his bave, sacificial, and pematue death at Achilles' hands.
In The Pactice of Eveyday Life (1984), Ceteau, in his explanation and definition of human 'tactics' in opeation, descibes defensive "ticks" and "uses" (pp. xix) employed by eveyday human beings "making do" (Ceteau, pp. 29-42) against societal and/o othe stategists (politicians; bosses) that set the agendas of pivate and public life othes then must follow. Futhe, Ceteau dedicates The Pactice of Eveyday Life: "To the odinay man... To the common heo... [n.p.] This and is not Hecto; eluctant stategist eventually and…...
mlareferences, thereby implicitly underscoring, even further, the importance of hierarchy, and the metaphorical slipping between the hierarchal cracks that occurs in every tactical maneuvers of the less-than-powerful., rather than typical cultural or sociological ones. Within that mutually exclusive yet stiffly entwined worlds inhabited by strategists and tacticians, respectively and (in an inherently tense and uncomfortable way trans-hierarchically The domino-fall of decisions that eventually create the conditions of possibility for Hector's brutal; fatal, and inevitable clash with Achilles is the gods' (that is, the super-strategists' of the Greek universe) decision of Hector's fate, and to that he submits.
As the article "Further Greek Literature II: Aristotle's Poetics" also observes, of Hector:
In book 6, Andromache asks him to stay with her on the city wall... he refuses, as he must - it is his duty to fight. In book 14 Polydamas advises against an assault on the Greek camp; Hector overrules him. In book 18
Polydamas (knowing that Achilles will rejoin the fighting the next day) argues that the Trojans should withdraw inside the city and defend the walls; Hector again overrules him. In the next day's fighting the Trojans suffer a heavy defeat. They retreat inside the city; Hector is the last man left outside the walls; his parents, on top of the walls, beg him to come inside; but conscious that the disaster was due to his own misjudgement [sic], he feels obliged to stay outside and face Achilles. He too, then, falls into misfortune as a result of an error - the rejection of Polydamas' advice in book 18...
In this essay, I have suggested that Hector of the Iliad, as his creator Homer conceives him, is a hero perhaps shaped by Homer's own self: forthright; plain spoken; one who views the world through the eyes of a detached but interested observer, accepts the environment, and respects the gods and fate. Hector is Homer's hand-created legendary hero: a strategist by birth; a tactician by gods' and artists' design.
Heroes & Anti-Heroes
Chester Himes and Americo Paredes tell stories that compel readers to be concerned about structural racism in America. Though the settings are circa 1900s and 1940s, the stranglehold that bigotry has on America -- particularly in the South -- has not been eliminated. Certainly bigotry -- or the overt expression of bigotry -- has abated some, but one wonders if Himes would still conclude that society is characterized by hypocrisy and contradiction. acial hatred and racial violence find expression today, just as they did in Los Angeles in the 1940s.
With His Pistol in His Hand by Americo Paredes is a Texan tall tale -- and an American true story. The book was first a doctoral dissertation by a University of Texas student in the Department of English. It came to fame as a lead story published in Dallas in 1957 by Mody C. Boatright (ed.) in Chapter II,…...
mlaReferences
Dunn, S. (1960). With His Pistol in His Hand: A border ballad and its hero, The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 63 (3), 487-491.
Itagaki, L.M. (2003). Transgressing race and community in Chester Himes's If He Hollers Let Him Go, African-American Review, 37 (1).
Himes, C.B. (1945). If he hollers, let him go. New York, NY: Doubleday, Doran and Co.
Mertz, R.J. (1974) No one can arrest me: The story of Gregorio Cortez, Journal of South Texas, 1.
Heroes
The author of this report will be discussing the conception of heroism when it comes to several notable tales throughout history. The author of this report has been asked to choose three from the list of four that includes Gilgamesh, the ook of Exodus, the Odyssey and the hagavad-Gita. Of those four, the author of this report will focus on all but the Odyssey. The stories and accounts of Gilgamesh, Exodus and the hagavad-Gita all share some strong parallels but they are different in many ways as well. The author of this report will cover each one individually and discuss the aspects and conception of heroism in each one. While heroes manifest and mean different things to different people, there are common threads that are easy to spot and describe.
Analysis
The most widely known, at least in the United States, of the three hero stories being covered in this report is…...
mlaBibliography
Easwaran, Eknath. 2007. The Bhagavad Gita. Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press.
George, A. R. 2003. The Epic Of Gilgamesh.
Holy Bible. 2009. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan.
Heroes of American Labor
In the beginning years of the last century, working conditions were grave, especially for female workers. This is was, in part, because the world still wasn't behind women wanting to work outside of the home. Male unions and employers kept women out of better-paying jobs, forcing them into industries such as garment-making, where sweatshop conditions prevailed, pay was low, and employees had to pay for their cutting and sewing supplies. It seems horrible, it seems impossible today, but it could have been just yesterday.
New York's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory became a target for its known violations to women. ut women, including Pauline Newman, were ready to fight back. That winter women and girls in their teens left their cramped and filthy work rooms, and marched to Union Square to protest their poor working conditions at a meeting called by the ILGWU. Pauline Newman, remembering the day, recalled:
"Thousands upon…...
mlaBibliography
Marcus, Robert D. And David Burner. America Firsthand. Volume 1 & 2, 5th ed., Boston: Bedford Books, 1997.
heroes of Homer's great work, The Illiad, is Achilles. Achilles, known for his handsome appearance and physical invulnerability, is driven by his compelling need and desire to have his memory preserved in history. Although such need and desire is expressed as Achilles' personal compulsion, the author Homer certainly intended that it was reflective of human kind in general. This desire and need for everlasting immortality remains an important part of western culture even today.
The real question is whether Achilles' actions in the Iliad qualify him as a real hero. Most readers of the epic tale view Achilles as a hero but a more careful reading may raise doubts as to his status as such. Part of Achilles' appeal is based on his described appearance and charm. He has the traditional earmarks of a hero such as a muscular build denoting extreme strength, handsome, masculine features, and an apparent close…...
mlaWorks Cited
Illiad, The. Samuel Butler. Charleston, SC: CreateSpace, 2010.
Heroes Classical Western world
Heroes
Explain what each shows you about the definition of a hero in that culture.
The Prince is showing the ideal hero inside mid-evil society at the beginning of the Renaissance period. This means that there are several different attributes that are most important to include:
Focusing on being stingy vs. generous.
Building goodwill among the people for military and defensive purposes.
Engaging in large scale building projects to enhance their reputation.
Looking out for the interests of society vs. that of an individual.
Choosing advisors who are wise vs. individuals that will agree with them.
These different factors are showing how this person must be focused on gaining and seizing power at any cost. As a result, the ideal hero is someone who is able to engage in certain attributes that will achieve the large social and political objectives. ("The Prince")
hile Confucius is demonstrating that idols must have different characteristics they are embracing. These include: being…...
mlaWorks Cited
"The Doctrine of Mean." MIT Classics, 500 BC. Web. 23 Sept. 2012
"The Prince." Guttenberg, 1527. Web. 23 Sept. 2012
MLA Format. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Heroes
Since the terrible attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, the actions of New York City's police officers and firefighters have given us one definition of a hero: they ran in the doomed buildings trying to save people while everyone else ran out. That tragic event illustrated that a heroic person often does not know where his or her actions will lead.
Don Quixote would be an example of a hero who courageously enters a dangerous situation without knowing what the outcome will be. Don Quixote was delusional of course, but he believed in his artificially constructed persona and repeatedly showed no hesitation when charging, sometimes literally, into trouble, with the goal of saving someone or righting some wrong. His encounter with the windmill demonstrates the kinds of events that typically happen to heroes. Convinced that the windmill is an evil giant, he gallops toward it. He gets…...
mlaBIBLIOGRAPHY
de Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel. Don Quixote. Translated by John Ormsby. Published on the Internet by Project Gutenberg. Accessed via the Internet 5/18/05.
Homer. The Iliad. 800 B.C.E., translated by Samuel Butler. Published on the Internet by MIT. Accessed via the Internet 5/18/05.
Homer. The Odyssey. Translated by Samuel Butler. Published on the Interet by the University of Oregon. Accessed via the Internet 5/18/05.
Shakespeare, William. Othello, the Moor of Venice. Published on the Internet by etext library. Accessed via the Internet 5/18/05.
Odysseus's claims to fame are also strength related, his actions in the Trojan ar and on his journey home. This suggests that the idea of the ideal man had changed significantly. No longer do we revere men for their might, but for their diplomacy.
For women, too, the expectations have changed. Shamhat, a character in The Epic of Gilgamesh, is a temple prostitute whose claim to fame is her ability to civilize the wild man, Enkidu, by having sex with him. The trapper tells Shamhat, "Spread out your robe so he can lie upon you / and perform for this primitive the task of womankind!" (The Epic Tablet I). This means that Shamhat is a hero because of her sexual ability. Today, those women who are able to succeed because of their intellect, not because of their sex, are considered to be heroic.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh. Academy for Ancient…...
mlaWorks Cited
The Epic of Gilgamesh. Academy for Ancient Texts. n.d. 25 June 2009.
Heroes of their Own Lives: The Politics and History of Family Violence," by Linda Gordon. Specifically, it will contain a book review of the book. Linda Gordon's book discusses the history of family violence in oston Massachusetts from 1880 through 1960. It is a topic not often discussed, and the history of family violence in its many forms may be even more disturbing than the existence of this violence in our modern families.
HEROES OF THEIR OWN LIVES
The author's clear purpose in writing this compelling and disturbing book was to chronicle the history of family violence in oston from 1880-1960. She wrote the book because the topic of family violence has become so much more prevalent in our society, and as it has increased, so has public awareness of the problems. Gordon notices "family violence had had virtually no history; that most who discussed it - experts, journalists, friends -…...
mlaBibliography
Coontz, Stephanie. The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap. New York: Basic Books, 1992.
Gordon, Linda. Heroes of their Own Lives: The Politics and History of Family Violence. New York: Viking. 1988.
Schultz, LeRoy. "Book Review." IPT Journal. Vol. 1, Fall 1990. 18 April 2003. http://www.ipt-forensics.com/journal/volume1/j1_4_br3.htm
Weitzman, Susan. Not to People like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages. New York, NY: Basic Books, 2000.
But before Odysseus returned back home his destiny gave him serious trials: mean-eating giant Polypheus, temptations of Calypso who offered him immortal life if he refuses from return home, etc. Odysseus returns home, but first in order to spy the real situation in Ithaca he dresses as beggar. "At the end after revenging his enemies he reunited with his family." (osenberg).
Odysseus is the first Greek epic hero, who on the hand with typical heroic traits of call of adventure and strength possesses such quality as intelligence. All his actions are contemplated; he never acts spontaneously and never gives freedom to his emotions. Such traits on the hand with his patience and wit put him apart from the rest of epic heroes. Unlike heroes of other eposes who are god-like, Odysseus has much of an ordinary man. He has weaknesses, which are common for all mortal people. He is especially…...
mlaRosenberg, Donna. World Mythology. Epics and Myths for the Erudite-to-Be. 26 June 2002. http://www.cybercomm.net/~grandpa/epics.html
Srinivasan, a.V. Rama, the Hero of Ramayana. 26 June 2002. http://www.geocities.com/sheenu06033/Rama.html
Epic Heroes
Epic and Epic Heroes
Epic is probably one of the most fascinating forms of ancient narratives and its contribution to the growth and evolution of literature cannot be overestimated. To seek a clear definition of an epic would be a futile attempt since there appears to be lesser consensus on its definition than we have on tax cuts today. Philosopher, writers and oral masters since the times of Aristotle to Seamus Heaney have argued about various critical features of an epic, and while all agree it's a long narrative eulogizing the heroic deeds of the protagonists, there appears to be no agreement among on a clear definition that could highlight other essential features of epic narrative. oughly epic is a term used by historians for "a number of works belonging to the earlier Middle Ages, and to the medieval origins of modern literature. "Epic" is a term freely applied to the…...
mlaReferences
Heaney, Seamus, From Beowulf.(Critical Essay) The American Poetry Review; Date: 01/01/2000;
Terry Lee, "It made me think, seeing myself like that": affective literary representations of the inferior masculine self, or good-bye, Billy Pilgrim. The Journal of Men's Studies, Volume: 11. Issue: 2. 2003.
Charles W. Kennedy. Beowulf. Hand and Flower Press. Aldington, England. 1968.
W. Macneile Dixon, English Epic and Heroic Poetry, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. London. 1912
Military and Athletic Heroes
According to author Joseph Campbell, "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." (Campbell 123). Soldiers are the most obvious example of heroes; they put their lives one the line, and lose them, for their country. Athletes too, are often called heroes. Athletes rarely die while playing sports, but many of them do devote their entire lives to success on the field of play. Of the two, soldiers clearly have the most at risk; but military heroes are almost never as heralded or well-paid as athletic heroes. In a perfect world the people who take actions to save others lives, as well as their own, would be the most wealthy and famous people in the world. Yet, that is not the way America works. Athletes earn a lot of money and are admired because they are a novelty --…...
mlaWorks Cited
1.Campbell, Joseph. The Power of Myth. New York: Doubleday, 1988.
2. Clarkson, J.D., and T.C. Cochran. War as a Social Institution. New York: Columbia University Press, 1941.
3. Cosell, Howard. What's Wrong with Sports. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991.
4. Kaldor, Mary. New and Old Wars: Organized Violence in the Global Era. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1999.
Beowulf, like Prometheus, stands apart from the rest of his society. He possesses great strength and wisdom as a king, and only he can slay the monster Grendel. He must wait alone in the Great Hall, waiting for the beast, and he has no choice. Only Beowulf is capable of inflicting death upon the monster, so he must be alone. If he does not risk his life, than many more people will die. As with Prometheus, his ability is a curse and a blessing -- he can release others, but his talent means he must suffer fear and risk death. Prometheus possesses the ability to create a race of sentient beings, but without sacrificing himself, humanity will never know its full promise. Beowulf has great strength, but his strength and simply his status as a king makes for a lonely life. Both individuals have great responsibilities -- to give fire…...
"Xenia is the Greek relationship between two people from different regions. This [value] allowed for the members of the relationship to safely travel into the other member's territory and receive a place to stay and something to eat" (Biggs et al. 2009). This is one reason why Penelope's suitors in the "Odyssey" are seen as especially brutal, because they violate the principles of being a good guest to a hospitable host.
The Indian hero Rama is almost always shown with a bow over his shoulder, and Odysseus is famed for his skill as an archer (Murthy 2004). However, unlike Odysseus, Rama only attacks when provoked and only engages in aggressive behavior when others are under threat, such as his beloved wife Sita by the evil monarch Ravana. lthough the suitor's eating his food and wooing his wife could be considered provocation, Odysseus is overall a more aggressive figure than the…...
mlaAlthough favored by his patron goddess Athena, Odysseus must leave his home to fight in the Trojan War. He is condemned to further years of wandering because he blinds Poseidon's son the Cyclops. As a wanderer, he is forever a strange man in a strange place, always looking for home. The Greeks greatly valued home as a physical place and home as an existential concept -- the Greeks were known for calling all non-Greeks barbarians, by virtue of not being Greeks, and within Greece there were frequent civil wars between different city-states because of local pride. However, hospitality towards strangers was demanded by the Greek sense of fear of being placeless. "Xenia is the Greek relationship between two people from different regions. This [value] allowed for the members of the relationship to safely travel into the other member's territory and receive a place to stay and something to eat" (Biggs et al. 2009). This is one reason why Penelope's suitors in the "Odyssey" are seen as especially brutal, because they violate the principles of being a good guest to a hospitable host.
The Indian hero Rama is almost always shown with a bow over his shoulder, and Odysseus is famed for his skill as an archer (Murthy 2004). However, unlike Odysseus, Rama only attacks when provoked and only engages in aggressive behavior when others are under threat, such as his beloved wife Sita by the evil monarch Ravana. Although the suitor's eating his food and wooing his wife could be considered provocation, Odysseus is overall a more aggressive figure than the Hindu prince deity. Also, Rama's willing submission to the will of others stands in profound contrast to Odysseus' proud individualism and command of his men and troops. While Odysseus alone survives his wanderings, largely as a result of his own cleverness and the help of Athena, Rama is far more dependant upon others for assistance, demonstrating the value of interconnectedness in Indian society.
Gilgamesh, in contrast to both good rulers Odysseus and Rama is actually oppressive towards his people at the beginning of the tale. More so than the other heroes, he has much to learn about the nature of human compassion and existence. While it is true that like Gilgamesh, Odysseus often falls afoul of the gods, this is more due to his cleverness than his brute strength.
Homelessness Among the Veteran Community: America's Forgotten Heroes
Each year, thousands of citizens wind up homeless and living on the streets in America, as well as all over the world. The issue of homelessness in the U.S. has become widespread especially within the last few decades. Homelessness does not discriminate among people on caliber since any unexpected event or poor decision can leave a person homeless with very little warning. Some people that become homeless lose so much more than just a home. They lose connections to family and the outside world. They lose physical things that connect them to their past. They lose a sense of belonging in some cases. In many cases they may even lose their identity. Many of those within the homeless community were once heroes who for Americas' freedom throughout wars, both past and present. They are the homeless veterans, often passed by, overlooked and simply…...
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Tsai J., Edens L., & Rosenheck A., (2013a). A Typology of Childhood Problems among Chronically Homeless Adults and Its Association With Housing and Clinical Outcomes.
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Dueling Protagonists: Exploring the Roles of Napoleon and Snowball in Animal Farm
Generally, the protagonist of a story is its main character and the center of the action. Many people think of protagonists as the heroes of the story, but that is not always the case. Villains can also be the protagonist of stories, and it is common for the protagonists of the story to view themselves very differently from how the story’s other characters would view them. In Animal Farm, it is difficult to identify a single protagonist because both Snowball and Napoleon play a protagonist....
The Forgotten Chapters of American History: Uncovering Lesser-Known but Captivating Essay Topics
Beyond the familiar narratives of the American Revolution, Civil War, and westward expansion, American history is a tapestry woven with countless lesser-known stories that offer valuable insights and provoke thought. Here are some intriguing essay topics that illuminate hidden aspects of our nation's past:
1. The Forgotten Pioneers: Exploring the Contributions of Women in the Transcontinental Railroad
While the construction of the transcontinental railroad is often attributed to male workers, over a thousand women played a crucial role as cooks, laundresses, nurses, and telegraph operators. Their contributions were essential to the....
1. "Unlocking the Miraculous Power of Bone Marrow: A Comprehensive Analysis"
2. "The Vital Role of Bone Marrow in the Human Body: An In-Depth Exploration"
3. "Unveiling the Secrets of Bone Marrow: A Critical Examination"
4. "The Significance of Bone Marrow in Health and Disease: A Persuasive Argument"
5. "The Life-Saving Potential of Bone Marrow: A Thought-Provoking Essay"
6. "Beyond Blood Cells: The Multi-faceted Functions of Bone Marrow"
7. "Bone Marrow: Nature's Key to Healing and Regeneration"
8. "Uncovering the Mysteries of Bone Marrow: An Enlightening Study"
9. "From Donor to Recipient: The Journey of Bone Marrow Transplantation"
10. "The Impact of Bone Marrow Research on Modern Medicine: An....
1. The Unsung Heroes: The Psychological Resilience of Trauma First Responders
This title highlights the often overlooked mental health struggles faced by first responders, emphasizing their resilience and the toll that traumatic events take on them.
2. Beyond the Front Lines: The Emotional Aftermath for Trauma Responders
This title conveys the emotional impact of traumatic events on first responders, suggesting that the effects extend beyond the physical realm and into the psychological domain.
3. The Hidden Wounds: Exploring the Psychological Trauma of First Responders
This title emphasizes the invisible wounds that first responders carry, highlighting the need to recognize and address their mental health needs.
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