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Heroism in Literature

Heroism in Literature. ESLCO8. Hero. Comes from ancient Greek: ἥρως, hḗrōs Means “protector” or “defender”. “Classical” Heroes. Usually demigods Usually have special powers / gifts Usually go on a quest / solve a great problem NOT NECESSARILY GOOD PEOPLE!. Heracles / Hercules. Perseus.

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Heroism in Literature

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  1. Heroism in Literature ESLCO8

  2. Hero • Comes from ancient Greek: ἥρως, hḗrōs • Means “protector” or “defender”

  3. “Classical” Heroes Usually demigods Usually have special powers / gifts Usually go on a quest / solve a great problem NOT NECESSARILY GOOD PEOPLE!

  4. Heracles / Hercules

  5. Perseus

  6. Helen of Troy

  7. Cultural Heroes Specific to a culture Usually either religious or historical Usually people who have accomplished great deeds Like “classical” heroes, they are not necessarily good people

  8. Noah

  9. Rostam and Sohrab

  10. King Arthur

  11. Guan Yu

  12. Zeus

  13. Isis

  14. Michael Phelps

  15. Modern Heroes Ordinary person, extraordinary circumstances While the hero may not have great power or intelligence, he/she makes up for it by being a good person Usually brave. Not always smart. But almost always good.

  16. Harry Potter

  17. Luke Skywalker

  18. Sailor Moon

  19. Edward Elric

  20. Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman

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