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Gawain learns a lot at the end of the tale Gawain and the Green Knight. He learned that the knight knew when he hid the girdle from him. They had a deal to exchange what they got at the end … Continue reading →

Mushashi has a very clear definition of what a true hero is. The Book of Five Rings is his interpretation of the way of the sword. The entire text outlines the code which a true hero needs to follow. He … Continue reading →

I think the biggest thing that makes Sundiata a hero is his patience. He is also extremely wise. He shows his patience by waiting until he was ready until he showed Mali the hero he actually was. When everyone was … Continue reading →

In Beowulf, it is obvious what characteristics make Grendel monstrous. He is an evil creature. He never felt that what he was doing was wrong. He is portrayed as a monster from hell. Grendel had been isolated from society, and … Continue reading →

Odysseus and Achilles are very similar in some of their heroic ways, however, they are also drastically different. They both endure personal losses and they are both tested by the Gods. Some of the heroic traits they share include their … Continue reading →

Humbaba is a great threat to Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Enkidu describes Humbaba as terrifying. He says he has knife-sharp teeth that stick out like tusks and a blood-smeared face that resembles a lion. He says that Humbaba charges like a … Continue reading →

The poet presents the value of Shamhat’s work as art, he tells her to “use [her] love-arts” (78), as well as to “stir up his lust when he approaches” (78). Modern Midwestern readers may see this as offensive and promiscuous. … Continue reading →

Growing up my favorite fairytale was The Little Mermaid. In this story Ariel, the main character, is the hero because she fights for her life and what she wants, which is to be on land. Flounder and Sebastian are Ariel’s … Continue reading →

This is my first blog post! Here I will answer the questions below: “Please post on what you already know about the following characters: Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Beowulf, Sundiata, Musashi, Sir Gawain, Sir Lancelot, and King Arthur. Conclude your post with … Continue reading →