Heroes played many roles in Greek mythology, where several people were tried and admired in a variety of ways. The Greeks consider heroes as people who go on an extraordinary journey, completing an impossible task, and being courageous. According to the Webster's Dictionary, the definition of a hero is a man who is admired for his achievements and qualities, but the definition varies in the perspective of different individuals. A hero to one person may be a villain to another. The motifs of heroic myths in Greek Mythology contain heroes that can be viewed as heroes or villains. The mythological hero, Hercules has many human flaws that places doubt in one's mind as to consider him a hero or villain. Hercules is talented and is given supernatural strength, which he does not how to control. One day Hercules becomes filled with rage and he assassinated his wife and children. A person may use this act against Hercules and portray him as a villain. In order to expiate himself, he goes to an oracle, which eventually sends him out to fulfill the "12 Labors". This act is another justification for the belief of Hercules being a villain; he did the "12 Labors" for a pardon of his act not really a trial to prove his "heroic qualities". Hercules is usually considered a hero since he does complete the "12 Labors" that included some impossible tasks, like destroying the Hydra. People may have also considered Hercules as heroic because of his supernatural strength. He also may have been a role model to young lads in the Greek times. Jason is also a hero that may also be portrayed as a villain. Jason is a hero because he captures the Golden Fleece. His heroic qualities are his dependency, arrogant attitude, and patience. People consider him a hero because of the trials he went through in capturing the Golden Fleece. Ironically he is a coward and a liar. Medea is one of the witches that assists him in capturing the Golden Fleece, and he promises her that he would marry her.
Irony in the Myth of Sisyphus All myths thrive on irony. ... Three pieces of irony appear in the Myth. ... The second piece of irony arises from Sisyphus is an absurd hero. ... His punishment was to have his whole being exerted toward achieving nothing. ... This just goes back to say that Sisyphus is a tragic or absurd hero. ...
Arthur Miller also shows the literary device of irony in this play. The irony is that no one believed Proctor when he told the court the truth about being a lecher. ... Sophocles shows irony in this play. The irony is how the truth eventually stabs him in the back. ... It does not matter if you are a hero or not. ...
After so many years of being put on a pedestal by Biff, Willy can not physically or mentally take the fact that he is no longer a person that Biff holds even the slightest bit of respect for. ... The third and final way Willy Loman meets the requirements of a tragic hero is through the dramatic irony he brings to the play. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters don't know about. An example of dramatic irony involving Willy is in his claims to success as a traveling salesman. ... " In summary, Willy fulfills the title of a tragic hero th...
After so many years of being put on a pedestal by Biff, Willy can not physically or mentally take the fact that he is no longer a person that Biff holds even the slightest bit of respect for. ... The third and final way Willy Loman meets the requirements of a tragic hero is through the dramatic irony he brings to the play. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters don't know about. An example of dramatic irony involving Willy is in his claims to success as a traveling salesman. ... " In summary, Willy fulfills the title of a tragic hero th...
The play is very powerful because it brings pleasure to the audience by using dramatic irony, Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero and the audience's previous knowledge of the myth, which in return allows the audience to identify and feel sympathy for the hero. Dramatic irony is a literary technique where the characters have an inaccurate understanding of the facts. ... The play lets the audience be part of the life the hero lives but what is great about it is that the audience doesn't have to suffer like the hero. ... Cinderella is no longer allowed to do anything ever agai...
The characters might be so wrapped up in a situation while being oblivious to the true reality. ... In his mind and his believes, he has created this amazing life and has become a hero and a king amongst his people. ... Although, when they say "we're free" it is a very important part of the irony because apart from being financially free, Linda is free from being dominated by Willy. ... He lived a life of lies because he chose to disregard what was being said to him. ... In both of these stories, the men were heroes that were destine to die....
One of the ironies in The Matrix is the consequences of the team's actions in the movie. ... Morpheus tells Neo that the Matrix is using human beings as batteries and taking away their freedom. ... The movie makes the team look like heroes, but in a way, they are similar to the agents. ... Another irony is how the team needs programmed powers in order to survive in the Matrix. ... There is one other irony in the movie. ...
Oedipus" opening speech to the gathered audience is consumed with dramatic irony. ... The audience knows that Oedipus killed his father and therefore being aware of his fate, the audience can distinguish the horror of Oedipus" threat against the murderer of King Laius. ... Oedipus realizes his fate in the Third Episode, which is portrayed through dramatic irony. ... His catharsis is heightened by the dramatic irony associated with his words. ... Oedipus" catharsis maximizes the audience's expected feeling of fear and pity for the tragic hero. ...
Irony is a defining rhetoric used to convey the theme, as the ending half of the essay takes place in a church. ... The irony provokes the reader to question why the people are praying for destruction under the guise of praying for success. ... The soldiers are immortalized as "bronzed heroes, welcomed, adored, submerged in golden seas of glory," and the war itself as "a glad and gracious time.... " During the 1900s imperialists were everywhere, and despite being an anti-imperialist himself, Twain adopts a positive and upbeat word play in order to draw in the imperialist re...
