Alexander the great is a hero because he made history for his amazing military skills and he treated everyone with respect. Alexander The Great is a hero because of his amazing military skills. He was an amazing leader who lead his men to victory more than a couple times. According to Conquerors “Alexander The Great” at the battle of Gaugamela there was “300,000 men on Persia’s side and 50,000 on Macedonia” (16:45). This proves he was a great military leader because if he was able to win the battle
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the Woad and her father. Arthur first thinks Guinevere has betrayed him, but Merlin suggests an alliance between Arthur's group and the Woads against the invading Saxons. Finally, they defeat the Saxons. The film shows a clear contrast of hero and villans. The heros are
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Although some literary scholars of The Odyssey have argued that Odysseus is a brave, conquering hero, it turns out that he would actually fall under the classification of a villain. Odysseus is overly self-centered, and only focuses on the goals that affect himself, not the ones that benefit other people. He takes little consideration for the people around him, only trying to accomplish the tasks that would help himself. Not only that, but Odysseus also has a tendency to be arrogant and will often
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for the common good. The trickery or deceit archetype in this myth shows importance because it allows the viewers to see the vulnerability of the hero and later with success, shows how the hero is able to overcome the circumstance. Another female archetype in the myth is that of the mother or queen. Helen or Elastigirl, as she is known in the hero world is the matriarch or glue of The Incredible family. She understands that it is imperative for the family to continue to lead a discreet lifestyle
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as a valiant hero credited for discovering America in 1492. Generations of Americans have passed down the belief that Columbus was an amazing explorer, but tend to overlook the horrific deeds that Columbus committed. Despite his monumental accomplishments, Columbus was a historical figure closer to Hitler than to Martin Luther King on the morality spectrum. Due to his use of slavery, treatment of Native American slaves, and the tricks he used to deceive others, Columbus was not a hero but rather a
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is also a villain or monster, in which case the depression was, since it was what society had to overcome as nation. The image of Superman was used to uplift society and showing what America should represent. Through the readings, heroes and monsters have general characteristics that are seen in people in modern day society. Looking at superheroes seen in comic books or movies, they have very similar qualities from their upbringing to their adversities as a superhero. Through “The Hero: Man Divided
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For every Batman there is a Joker, for most heroes there are villains, whether it being a tree, fire or person there are villains for a hero. People have these great qualities that make them heroes but people also have qualities that make them villains or unheroic. Greed, cowardice, selfishness and rude action all exemplify qualities that heroes must not have. While many athletes are heroes, others are villains. In all major sports league cheating accusations have been thrown around on various teams;
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heroes, particularly among U.S. audiences. Danish and U.S. fans seem more likely to want to cast Egyptian characters as villains than their non-fan counterparts, whereas Egyptian fans prefer Danish characters to be villains. Limited characterizations in this genre inspire and reinforce the imagined scenarios of fans in which American heroes are justified in crucifying foreign villains. Keywords: action-adventure, political attitudes, United States, Denmark, Egypt This work explores how action-adventure
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Ned Kelly a heroin or a villain Name: Course: Tutor: Date: 2nd November 2011 Ned Kelly a hero or a villain Whether Ned Kelly was a hero or a villain depends on the basis of arguments an individual uses in classifying his actions. Of great importance, is beginning by understanding the subject matter of the discussion? A hero refers to male characters that, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness
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When it comes to fictional comics, the hero is only as good as the villain. In the comics, the Batman is a substantial hero but he has to be when he faces villains like the Joker. The Joker is a master of disguise with his painted clown face and ability to imitate anyone with a simple costume. His stark-white skin, slicked back green hair, and elongated face make him and intriguing looking character making readers wonder what he's hiding behind his painted smile. With the Joker's morbid humor, unusual
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