A Comparison of the Heroes, Odysseus, Jason and Aeneas Odysseus is unique among epic heroes in that his strength comes not from inhuman powers or exceptional physical ability, but mainly from his mind. Odysseus, regularly uses cunning, guile, and superiority of intellect to overcome obstacles. In this paper I will compare Odysseus to other epic heroes, both in terms of character and in terms of responses to crises, comparing his reactions with those of other heroes placed in similar situations. The first hero I will compare him to is Jason, who had a similar adventure. His adventure was made to claim a throne that was rightfully his, just like Odysseus' adventure to get home to Ithaca and regain his throne. They both faced many perils on the sea, and both persevered to reach the end of the journey and gain the throne. Jason's uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolchus (much as Penelope's suitors threatened to do), which Jason had a legitimate claim to. Pelias wanted to get rid of him, but dared not to kill him outright. So, he agreed to abdicate the throne if Jason would journey and get the golden fleece, which was at a temple in Colchis (on the Black Sea). Pelias expected the voyage to be fatal, for it had danger at every step. However, Jason called for and received an impressive roster of heroes to aid him on his journey. Jason set out for, and made it safely to, Colchis. Once there, he was received by the resident king, Aeetes. Aeetes was used to getting visitors who had come for the fleece, and had devised a test for getting rid of them. He had a standing challenge to give up the fleece to anyone who could tame two fire-breathing bulls and then use them to plow a field with dragon's teeth. Jason was confounded by how to pass this trial and was saved at the last moment by Aeetes' daughter Medea, who gave him a potion of wild herbs that would protect him from the fire. With the help, Jason easily tamed the bulls, and began to sow the field, but noticed that where he had put the teeth, soldiers were springing up from the ground. Jason hid from them, but then came up with a plan for getting rid of
Access Mental Health was contacted to speak with Patterson, Jason and they responded to the hospital. They spoke with him and created a safety plan with Clerici, Crystal and Jason. Jason was taken home after this was completed.
1960’s between the year when segregation was beginning . A town called Maycomb a quiet town where there was segregation all around, inequality, discrimination . There was cruel people in the town but however no one would fight for what they believe. Maycomb a town full of people that would just follow in what society would said . Until a huge news that rattled everyone in the whole town. News that traveled in Maycomb and other towns. When finding out that a white was defending a colored . In To Kill a MockingBird Atticus was wise to defend Tom Robinson because Atticus put his personal values dictate that he see the good in people before judging them with unfounded ideas. When Atticus defended Tom Robinson Atticus has shown his kids between
In our culture a hero shows courage and integrity. A hero doesn 't need a cape or a special power. A hero is someone who makes an impact in someone 's life. Heroes are people like the front of the line D-Day soldiers or the first responders in the 9-11 attacks. As a famous hero once said "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." This hero’s name is Jackie Robinson. Being threatened, cursed at, and treated badly, Jackie Robinson didn’t fight back and continued to play the game of baseball. Mr.Robinson helped future generations live with peace. In Harper Lee 's book,To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus is a hero. Without using any superhuman powers, Atticus shows courage, responsibility, and integrity without fighting back.
A main trait of Jason’s is his obliviousness to everything. Jason doesn’t realize that Medea is crying for a different reason and thinks that whatever he says is right when he asks Medea, “Why is your cheek so white and turned away from me? Are not these words of mine pleasing for you to hear?” (p.55). Jason lacks mindful attention to what is happening around him. Jason was smart enough before to know that Medea is evil and even says that she is “incapable of controlling her bitter temper” (p.43). Mede...
...-evaluation and corrected himself by turning his life around so that he could be fully aware of what it means to be a hero. Even though he has different traits from different heroic people he still succeeded in proving himself, like all heroes do. Now he truly understands his place in the world, his purpose, and what he must do in the future as the main hero of his household. Journeys like Odysseus’s would influence people to think about a hero in a complete opposite way than stories about pure-hearted knights in shining armor because it shows a person’s mistakes and how he handles or copes with them while maturing overtime. Even though different traits can describe who is or who is not a hero Odysseus is beyond doubt a well-developed hero.
Jason tries to open the doors of the house. Medea appears aloft in a winged chariot upon the mechane, which rises from behind the skene.
During their journey, Jason and his Arganauts faced many challenges until they reached Colchis, where the Golden Fleece was located. The king of Colchi present Jason with three more challenges before granting him the Golden Fleece. Jason despaired of these additional challenges, but the gods intervened and made the king’s daughter, Medea, fall in love with Jason.
Simon became upset that he could not obtain a higher rank of overseer as Onias II was against him . Having gained no ground, Simon went to the Seleucid government and spoke with Menestheus and told him of the large amount of funds the temple held and these funds may help the king out . So Seleucus IV who was in financial problem due to giving money to Rome, decided to send Heliodorus, his prime minster, to acquire the funds . However, he was unable to do so as Onias III tricked him into thinking that angels had whipped him as he entered the temple, and so he fled and returned to the king empty handed . The fighting intensified between Simon and Onias with a likely outcome of war between the two opposing forces. Each running to the Seleucids government for assistance and for backing. Onias III went to see the king to sort out the dispute, but he died (175 BC). A new king was appointed Antiochus IV, and with him Onias’ III brother, Jason plotted against him and convinced the new King to appoint him as the high priest instead, by bribing him with the promise of money and with the idea of Hellenising the Jewish people in Jerusalem . After Jason came to Hellenise the people, a new rival Menelaus entered the scene in 171 BC to claim Jason’s role as high priest. He was not qualified to be a high priest, but Menelaus was more power hungry and corrupt and harboured a hatred of the Jewish people. He stole from the Jewish people’s temple in order to obtain the money he promised to the king with the help of his brother Lysimachus . The people rose up against Lysimachus for robbing their temple and killed him . However, Menelaus most probably wanted to revenge his brother’s death told the King, of the great treasure that the temple held in
In conclusion, the three significant ways in which Odysseus fits the role of an epic hero are his skills of intelligence, the use of perseverance and his performance of bravery. The leadership of Odysseus in the epic poem has shown all of his sides of characteristics with bravery, intelligence and determination. His ability to survive through these years of separating from his families and has to figure out everything by himself was based on these three character traits. These characteristics has shaped who he truly is throughout the end of each important events. Because of his talent and the using of intelligence, braveness and perseverance, he would use that as a key to unlock every challenges that has a dead end to it. His intelligence
When the Tutor enters the scene, he expresses a much more cynical view regarding Jason's decision to leave his wife. He asks the nurse, 'Have you only just discovered / That everyone loves himself more than his neighbor? / Some have good reason, others get something out of it. / So Jason neglects his children for the new bride'; (85-88). The Tutor feels that Jason's leaving Medea is only a part of life, as 'Old ties give place to new ones';. Jason "No longer has a feeling'; for his family with Medea, so he leaves her to marry the princess who will bring him greater power (76-77).
Maycomb was a “tired old town...there was no hurry, for there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with, nothing to see...”. In Maycomb Alabama there were many issues including racial segregation, The judicial system, and growing poverty.
But Jason was challenged that if he can capture Golden Fleece from the Kingdom of Colchis within six months he can gain the rights to succession, but if he does not return he will kill his mother. Unknown to Jason, Pelias believed that this fleece will give him eternal life. With confidence and spirit, Jason took the challenge and formed the bravest men and women, asked help from Hera the Greek god friend and the best armors for their adventure. This includes Hercules, Hylas, Orpheus, Atlanta and others, Jason called them the Argonauts.
A penny with the tails side up should be turned over for another person to find. On the other hand, many people believe any penny you find is good luck. You may hear people repeat rhymes such as: "Find a penny, pick it up. All day long, you'll have good luck." Long, long ago, many ancient people believed that metals, including the copper that was used to make pennies, were gifts from the gods. They thought that these metals were given to them by the gods for their protection. This is more than likely where the belief that finding a penny will bring you good luck comes from. Along with good luck, pennies also increase your wealth, not by much, but every penny
by killing a man in self-defense. Tom must find a way to forget about this