These evil characteristics in the same person as the good characteristics cause many contradictions to arise throughout the poem. ... In everything from his physical appearance, to the courses of action he chooses to take, Satan shows the characteristics of a hero. ... Milton's description of the physical appearance of Satan arouses ideas of heroism when he writes: . . . ... (Milton I.601-606) This description of Satan shows the irrepressible good that shows through even in his physical appearance. ... Leadership ability is also another positive characteristic in Satan. ...

• Word Count: 2236
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: High School

Their personalities, characteristics, and physical abilities vary. ... The epic heroes' characteristics closely resemble the modern hero. ... One difference in the characteristics of an epic and modern hero is their hunger for fame. ... One of the biggest differences between epic and modern heroes consists of their physical abilities. ... Although Hercules and Superman are very similar, the characteristics, personality and physical capabilities of the two heroes greatly differ. ...

• Word Count: 1319
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School

The characteristics of the American hero are similar in both Indiana Jones and Natty Bumppo. ... This is an example of Natty encountering physical danger. ... Throughout the many adventures of Natty Bumppo, he always had many of the same characteristics. ... Indiana uses wits in this novel in order to defeat his enemy, which is a prime characteristic of the American hero. ... Natty Bumppo was viewed as the American hero of his time because of his acts of heroism by displaying bravery, never making a mistake, having a loyal companion, escaping physical danger, and a...

• Word Count: 2132
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• Grade Level: High School

However, while Santiago lacks some of the advantages and characteristics of more celebrated heroes, he is able to take his place among the pantheon of heroes that have preceded or succeeded him because he possesses qualities, and portrays behaviours, that are common to all conventional heroic figures. ... Foremost among the characteristics of many conventional heroes is a deep sense of pride. It is not a pride that boasts of accomplishments or victories, or that pompously parades skills or physical strengths; it is instead a quiet dignity – a sense of self-respect – and an honorabl...

• Word Count: 1942
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

While these heroes share some common characteristics, they differ in their encounters with women, the role that god plays in their quests, and their motives which drive them to fight. There are some elements of heroism that are thought of as the universal characteristics of a hero and no matter what culture a hero emerges from, you can accurately assume that they fall somewhere in these guidelines. ... His physical appearance also illustrates the view that Sir Gawain has of those outside of his society. ...

• Word Count: 1559
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

These two words have such different meanings that it's hard to ever believe that one person could have these two characteristics. ... It is now known that these men were suffering from shell shock and were given unfair trials where there state of mind was never taken into consideration, only there physical actions. ... His physical appearance may not change much but what he sees out on the front line of battle change his mental maturity a lot. ...

• Word Count: 1526
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Modern heroes share many characteristics of ancient heroes in Greek, Roman, Asian and other ancient cultures, despite being separated by two or more millennia of human advancement and progress (Hero's). ... Another major change to society's concept of the hero has been the widening of the definition of the hero to include women, those with intellectual and spiritual gifts over physical gifts or gifts of strength and those who try but do not succeed (?...

• Word Count: 2005
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

His journey, which is not more or less difficult then the other two, has to do with more of a mental journey than an actual physical one. ... His travels consist of more a physical battle then that of a mental battle as in the two other stories, but they still all follow Joseph Campbell's three stage process. ...

• Word Count: 2309
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• Grade Level: High School

A hero is defined as a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Gilgamesh and Odysseus are both considered heroes in my book because they both engaged on what would now be considered a 'typical' hero quest. They both took part in...

• Word Count: 1524
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• Grade Level: High School

Yet by exposing these foibles "through characteristics of the sylphs rather than of Belinda herself" Pope is fulfilling the workings of satire, showing us a society obsessed with superficial splendour, class and social status. ... He surely intended to comment on the less pleasing aspects of the community in which he was "a total outsider" due to his own physical defects. ...

• Word Count: 2068
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate