To what extent is this statement true of a character in Hamlet?" ... This fear prevents Hamlet from feeling the many joys of life including loyalty to his family and ambition. Hamlet attempts to show loyalty to his mother by obeying everything she asks and nothing that Claudius asks. However, Hamlet loses his loyalty when his mother refers to Claudius as Hamlet's father. ... Hamlet suggests that by calling Claudius his father, Gertrude is offending his true father, King Hamlet. ...

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King Gilgamesh cared about his kingdom more than he cared about his own fame or glory, which is the sign of a true hero. ... In my opinion, that shows his loyalty. Another way Odysseus shows loyalty is when he told Calypso that he loves his wife. ... The traits of loyalty, compassion, and being smart or cunning are all qualities a hero should have, and Odysseus has those traits. ... They have courage, conviction, wisdom, responsibility, loyalty, compassion, perseverance, focus, sacrifice, dedication, virtuosity, intrepidity, compassion, and fortitude. ...

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Frankenstein's monster fits the idea of a true hero, rather than the romantic view of heroism shared by society. ... He helps others although he receives nothing in return and holds absolute loyalty to his creator. ...

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This is especially true in literature. ... And yet I"m sure that I am not inferior To her in form or stature: it's not right For mortal women to contend or vie With goddesses in loveliness or height" This is just one example of how Odysseus is able to face temptation and still stay true to his journey home. ... But of course, Odysseus stays true to his heroic traits and decides to decline Calypso's offer and return home to his wife. Though Odysseus" wit and loyalty is heavily emphasized throughout this poem, what would a Homeric hero be without the advantage of supe...

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He doesn't enjoy the drinking and partying as much as the rest of his cronies but he goes along with it, because it is the best way for him to hide his true feelings. ... She did however, in Romero's best interests, set aside her own true feelings for him, and tells him to go, "He only left yesterday. ... He is always drunk and doesn't harbor any true feelings towards Brett, even though they're engaged. ... Although it is true that Bill has his problems, he still knows when to show people respect and also when to shut his mouth. ... Even though Cohn seems to treat everyone...

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This is true for many hero myths from various cultural backgrounds. ... Just as the many other stories of the Bible, the purpose is to teach people principles, honesty and what it takes to be true to God. ... He is similar to Job because he was a righteous man of great success, which is also true for the fortunate King of Uruk, Gilgamesh. ...

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