Honor in Thorstein The Staff-Struck
Honor is something that is earned, but it must also be defended in order to be
upheld in the eyes of all. In “Thorstein The Staff-Struck” one’s respect is based on their
honor alone. Honor is the essence of a life worth living. In this story, a life without honor
means that the life is worthless. Death is better than having no honor. Men will easily
give their lives without second thought to earn, and protect it. Honor’s role in “Thorstein
the Staff-Struck” takes on several roles, but all of them are to achieve one common goal.
The various roles take on the common goal of achieving honor itself.
Thorstein’s nick-name “the Staff-Struck” is a strain on his honor because his
masculinity is being questioned after his first bout with Thord. Thorstein’s first reaction
to the blow to his head by Thord’s staff is not thought of as being honorable. He didn’t
respond in a way that would defend his honor. He needed to stand up for himself to
accomplish that trying task.. His response to Thord’s blow was thought of as a cowards
response. That meant his honor had been shamed by his own action, or lack of the correct
actions. After that, Thorstein’s integrity was belittled in the eyes of others. One’s honor
lies not only in the eyes of one’s self, but also in the words, and eyes of all present, and
around. Thorstein had to avenge his honor in the eyes of the spectators for himself.
Thorstein’s father prompted his vengeance though. Thorstein could not simply sit back,
and be humiliated by his own father. That was just too much for him to deal with, nor did
he want to try. He knew he must honor his father by bringing, and restoring honor to
himself. His response, although late, was honorable. Timing is a crucial part of
vengeance in this story though. Bijarni, the ruler of Hof, had a different role in society,
but his honor was still of great importance. Bijarni’s honor was questioned by his
servants, his wife, and others because they felt his reverence had been stained by
Thorstein. His lack of action against Thorstein made him weak in the eyes of others. He
had been challenged, but he had not yet accepted the challenge. When honor is seen as
challenged there must be action taken or soundness will be questioned. Thorhall and
Thorvald questioned Bijarni’s honor in gossip, and in rumor. Bijarni then instructed the
two to leave, and return with Thorstein’s head, as he can not stand by while his servants
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believed to be less of a person during the Middle Ages. If you were to loose your honor,
In The Saga of the Volsungs, a paradoxical notion of the value of life emerges from almost every action that the characters perform. One’s corporeal death is almost of no concern in the sometimes harsh and cruel society of the saga. The importance of honor over almost anything else can explain many of the seemingly contradictory and nonsensical actions of characters in the saga. This obsession with honor constitutes the basis for an honor society—a culture where pain, death, and other earthly concerns fall short in significance to one’s good name and honor. Many of the actions inspired by this fixation with honor seem foolish, but considered within the context of how the culture in the saga views reputations and honor make perfect sense.
Every culture in the world has its own unique set of values that they adhere to in life. The most important value to people is their honor. Honor is a very important factor in a person life that they will stop at nothing to make sure it is not lost. This endless pursuit of keeping honor can causes both positive and negative effects to a society. The reason honor is a main driving force in a person's life is for the simple fact that it determines how the society views that person's integrity, honesty and truthfulness to himself and family.
An honourable death is preferable to a dishonourable life.... At Lacedaemon everyone would be ashamed to allow a coward into the same tent as himself, or allow him to be his opponent in a match at wrestling...."
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Honor can be defined by how one holds them in the public eye. Others may say that honor is how you live your life when none can see your actions. However defined honor can play major roles in how a person will act in a given situation. The Crucible by Arthur Miller has excellent examples of how honor can manipulate people’s decisions in times of importance. John proctor holds his moral standpoint and does not falter into the temptations of selfishness, while Elizabeth would describe honor as how a person lives their lives. Some can even describe honor as what is most important in life; family. Giles believed that his life was the ultimate object he could sacrifice to maintain his family’s happiness. However honor can be defined, one thing is certain; Everyone has some degree of honor in their lives.
Honor is being respected by the people for the actions performed and receiving loyalty by ones family. Honor was gained by heroic actions throughout battles and accomplishments within ones lifetime. Having a strong reputation in society also leads to achieving honor. One is honored by the people they serve and protect. Hekabe claims to Hektor that “they adored you as if you were a god, since in truth you were their high honor while you lived” (Homer XX.434-435). Though Hektor was a mortal, he was idolized as an immortal by his city based on his response to society. The Trojans looked
Honor is having pride in one’s family name or self and having courage. Honor can be a blessing in some cases, but in other cases it can be a curse. Some people use honor to make themselves better, but others use honor to make others feel bad. The theme of honor is shown throughout American literature especially in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, and Chinese Cinderella. Honor was first introduced in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
of his father and his father before him. He came to a certain point in his life where one
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What is honor? Honor coins an individual’s nature. A principle that exists on the purpose of perception, a martyr willing to conform and accomplish. In the case of Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus was the most honorable of men. A brother to Caesar, but a father to Rome, he persist and perish for the future of his child. The idea of ignorance, and the belief of a false faith, turns this noble man toward a vulgar grave, with virtuous notions.
Honor, or reputation, is something that humans have been worried about throughout history, albeit some people more than others. Although bringing dishonor on someone’s name or family seemed to have more repercussions back in the older day, it is still something that people try to avoid doing. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (the author is unknown but referred to as the Pearl Poet) honor was an important factor as well. The story tells of a knight named Sir Gawain who has been challenged to a beheading game by a mysterious green knight. In this day and age, most people would just blow of the green knight as crazy and not even care about their honor as long as they could keep their lives. However, the knight is honor bound and takes the challenge;
HONOR CAN BE DEFINED IN SO MANY WAYS CAN mean respect and esteem shown to another. HONOR may ALSO apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition IN SOME SITUATIONS IT implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion.There is a priceless respect that everyone in the world possesses, and that is the. respect of a person?s honor. A person?s honor is something that can not be bought, sold,. or traded it?s something that must be gained by the respect of your peers. An example of. how honor is seen in everyday life in through a persons word. The standard dictionary definition of honor first lists public regard and esteem under the word, with ethical conduct or high standards of justice and responsibility appearing much further down the list. This is reflected in the way the modern world treats the issue of honor. In ancient times, honor was the manner of being that we now describe as having integrity. In plain language, an honorable person avoids deception whenever possible, treats others with respect and sticks to her beliefs no matter how others think or act. People generally do not seem to behave very well toward each other any more.Honor determines the hierarchy of an individual while revealing his loyalty and true intentions. Reward comes for those at the top whose honor does not diminish, while a false or fleeting honor of a lesser mortal causes destruction. Exploring and discussing how to act honorably toward each other is a place to start.The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. How can you be a person of integrity? First, figure out what integrity (honor) is. My mother used to say to treat others the way you wanted to be treated. Does anyone do that these days? Well, I know that I don't want to be cut off in traffic, or yelled at, or bumped into rudely at the grocery store, or left picking up garbage all over my yard from the street. So I could try not to do those things to other people. I won't cut off others in traffic, or yell, or act rude at the grocery store, or throw garbage in the street. That's just a place to start. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
respect of a person’s honor. A person’s honor is something that cannot be bought, sold,