Hey Soph I was just wondering if you could read through this and see where I can improve do not worry if u tear it to shreds I am open for all feedback. I f you feel I need more “Courtney opinions” can you let me know. If possible could you help out with the conclusion mainly the last line I don’t really think it works? Thank you very much If everyone imagined we were in Metropolis and turned their head towards the window, we would expect to see cape crusaders. But is a hero just someone that
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how he acted so bravely and with valor. This technique is what gets Beowulf climbing up the social ladder. Listeners of boastful oral tradition are to take it with a grain of salt. These stories are exaggerated but it does not mean that acts of heroism did not happen. In order to make ones achievements more important, they had to be exaggerated or else they would have been forgotten. It is easier to remember incredible stories rather than small insignificant ones. In result, oral tradition is easier
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The characterization of Sir Gawain and Beowulf stems from the concept of heroism and moral superiority that was common in early British literature. Sir Gawain is quickly introduced when he responds to the Green Knight’s proposal, but the author of Beowulf introduces his character slowly, describing every detail of his grand entrance. Although Beowulf is introduced from the very beginning as a great and valuable warrior, and Sir Gawain as one of little loss, we can learn the most about each character
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“When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves and our own self-preservation, we undergo a truly heroic transformation of consciousness” (Campbell Online). A hero is a person who doesn’t help others for self-recognition. Rather, a hero is someone who risks their own wellness for the welfare of others. First off, there are many types of heroes and they come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common, they sacrifice and don't expect anything in return. “I think we all do heroic
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characters: Enrico, his mother and father, whom we learn are dead, and Nicole Renard and Larry LaSalle. Tension is created- he states his intention of killing Larry, but at this stage we do not know why. A flashback to the war introduces the theme of heroism- Francis has a Silver Star Medal, although he refuses to believe himself heroic – and reveals his love for Nicole. Language use My name is Francis Joseph Cassavant and I have just returned to Frenchtown in Monument and the war is over and I
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paranoid that they would be caught and killed or sent back to slavery. Throughout these scary times Tubman was their hero, she comforted them with stories about freedom; even when she was just as terrified as they were. Tubman also showed acts of heroism in her work as a spy during the civil war. One of her greatest accomplishments from this time is when she raided plantations with Colonel James Montgomery and freed about 750 slaves (National Geographic). This shows how she continued to be a hero
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the story, we can say that he is a feminist who support both male and female equally. In the story, Upelite introduces Sammy as a main character. Sammy is a teenager who works in a grocery store as a cashier in small town. He quits his job to show heroism to three girls who were scolded by the manager. But his chivalrous act is unnoticed by them. John Upelite describes Sammy as immature, observant and a disrespectful person. In the story, Sammy is a 19 years old teenager who works as cashier of a
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Strength, Power, Heroism, and Courage. These are among the central themes that encompass the epic of Beowulf and allow the reader to take an intimate look at Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf, the hero of this story, is the focal point, demonstrating his phenomenal super human abilities throughout the epic as he conquers and kills anything dangerous or beastly in his path. Although Beowulf is viewed as a superhero, Hrothgar, does not hesitate to present Beowulf with the best advice that he can muster
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Officers with experience, they distinguished themselves on the battlefields of France. In this Essay I would like to explain how one of the many Marine Non Commissioned officers that participated in the battles in France demonstrated extraordinary heroism and exceptional leadership by way of using “The Marine Corps Leadership Traits”. The top three that I thought he showed most that I would like to present were Endurance, Courage, and Initiative. In 1916, eight years after his first enlistment in
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However, his greatest accomplishment would be as the first living enlisted man to receive the Air Force Cross. His most notorious feat would happen on the sixth of February, 1967, where he would later receive the Air Force Cross for his outstanding heroism. Earlier that day, a O-1F was shot down near the Mu Gia Pass in Northern Vietnam. Two Sikorsky HH-3 helicopters, Jolly Green 05 and 36, were scrambled from Da Nang Air Base to recover the pilot of the O-1F, Nail 65. The first attempt to locate the
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