After reading Alcestis one can see that Heracles’ opinion of being human is knowing that, no matter what happens, the gods will always determine what happens in the end. Although Heracles one of Zeus’s sons, he still part human and must deal with human issues. Since he is half god, he is also able to enjoy being human too. As a result of him human half, he has respect for all other humans who are generous and who show respect and decency towards me.
Being a human is not as easy as being a god. Gods are able to look down on what is going on and easily see the big picture. Being part human Heracles is not able to see everything that is going on around him. When he arrived at
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