1. Literary Heroes - Gilgamesh and Odysseus
A hero is defined as a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. ... Another quote showing Odysseus' compassion is "Many cities of men he saw and teamed their minds, many pains he suffered, heart sick on the open sea fighting to save his life and bring his comrades home.... The traits of loyalty, compassion, and being smart or cunning are all qualities a hero should have, and Odysseus has those traits. ... They have courage, conviction, wisdom, responsibility, loyalty, compassion, perseverance, focus, sacrifice, ...
- Word Count: 1524
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School