Category: Hero

Within the cinematic realm of “The Matrix,” the protagonist Neo embarks on a transformative journey that intricately aligns with the classical archetype of the hero’s journey. From the initial call to adventure delivered by Morpheus, to the profound road of trials featuring encounters with the Oracle and Trinity, Neo’s odyssey unfolds as a quintessential narrative…

Written about two thousand and seven hundred years earlier, the Odyssey is still influencing modern storytelling today. Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca and protagonist of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey was recognized as a great hero of his time. He was known for his defining qualities of superior strength and athleticism, sharp intellect,…

Amongst all of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Macbeth is the most inconsistent and fragmented. Like the frame of mind of the protagonist, the awful structure of the play is in chaos from the extremely beginning. According to Aristotle, all disasters should follow a particular set of characteristics, and the most crucial of these is the existence of…

Sassoon titles his poem “The Hero,” so the reader assumes the poem will praise a soldier’s courage, however, the title deceives the reader as it is about a mother praises her son, fed by the lies of the military and government. The writer uses rhyming couplets and also some other rhyming patterns. In the very…

The concept of heroism is often linked to physical strength, warrior prowess, and leadership qualities. In Homer’s epic poem, ‘The Odyssey,’ Odysseus emerges as a hero who transcends the conventional definition, embodying a rare blend of bravery, nobility, and intelligence. While his journey is marked by tragic flaws leading to suffering for himself and his…

Introduction Childhood heroes hold a special place in our hearts, shaping our thoughts and influencing our lives. For me, that hero was Belle from the fairytale “Beauty and the Beast.” The enchanting tale, both in movie and book form, captivated my young mind, and even today, Belle remains a timeless inspiration. This essay explores the…

Maximilien Robespierre has constantly been known to be controversial and misinterpreted. He was the face of the French Transformation. In accordance with the Jacobins, they controlled the time referred to as the Reign of Fear, due to their influence in the accumulation of murders of those opposed to the revolution. Reign of Terror was a…

In Frankenstein also known as The Modern Prometheus, the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, to an extent is a tragic hero. This is because it follows some of the many common traits of a typical Aristotelian tragic hero. These include how the Frankenstein is lead to his downfall due to his excessive pride. Other points include how…

Introduction Mock-epic, also recognized as mock-heroic poetry, intricately weaves the tapestry of trivial subject matter with the grandeur of epic style. This neo-classical burlesque serves as a double-edged satirical weapon, a genre exemplified by the likes of Batrachomyomachia, an anonymous parody attributed to Homer. However, it was Alexander Pope who emerged as the central figure…

Andrew Cecil Bradley, a renowned Shakespearean scholar born in England in 1851, left an indelible mark on the field of Shakespearean criticism with his seminal work, “Shakespearean Tragedy,” published in 1904. This book is celebrated as a cornerstone of Shakespearean scholarship, offering a profound psychological analysis of Shakespeare’s characters. In this essay, we will delve…