Based upon our readings and discussions regarding several Greek Heroes
(Jason/Perseus), what patterns are you noticing? Do
you now think differently about the labeling of a hero or heroine?
Argue, explain, and defend. Please complete this blog response by Tues., Apr. 21st.
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Not all heros have noble motivations. But they can still face obstacles that test their own personal values and restraint. But perseus was motivated to go on a quest to fulfill his needs/wants. Generally heros are more selfless, this isn't the case here though.
I notice that heroes like to overstep their boundaries and are portrayed as brave and strong. When I label a hero I describe them as a person who puts others before themselves and will protect people at any cost. I believe that this should be the way we describe heroes because it's more realistic and it allows you to know the truth behind the "heroes" that exist in stories and maybe even real life.
I feel as though all hero's want to prove themselves as worthy. They want to go on a great big adventure and have obstacles to prove/develop their character. In the hero story Perseus, I felt that he wanted to prove that he could do what no one could do. Most hero's act on kindness and courage. But, I felt as though Perseus was a little selfish in this story. He just wanted to do something for himself. Although, in the end, he does end up saving his soon to be wife. And by slaying Medusa, he saves his family. The thing that bothered me was this wasn't his motivation in the first place. I think that hero's come in all different shapes and sizes. All of them even have their own motives. But in the end, they are still heroes. I also feel as though "hero's" shouldn't be put into the category hero or heroine. I don't think it matters if the person on the quest is a boy or a girl they are both heroes. Why do we have to separate them by what they are?
I noticed that while each hero is different in some ways, they all seem to be cut from the same mold. They are all portrayed as brave, handsome, and witty. Percus and Jason both exhibit all those traits. I don't think that those traits specifically are what makes a hero even though that is how Greek Mythology describes one. I think that it depends on a person's actions and not their appearance.
I see that to be considered a hero you must be favored by the gods. Then they have some kind of mission to accomplish. Then you are remembered in history as a mythological hero.
I noticed that every hero goes through some kind a struggle while it may be losing a loved one and not being able to find your true love all heroes have something that they can never get back. But with those heroes they never give up and they always seem to push through the hard times to make it to the end which really defines a hero.
A pattern I've noticed about heroes is that they all have the same layout of a journey (like the hero's journey), only with different motivations and obstacles in the way. They all involve someone going on adventure, overcoming a crisis, and somehow being changed or transformed. They all involve different people, places, and things.
A pattern I've noticed about heroes is that they all have the same layout of a journey (like the hero's journey), only with different motivations and obstacles in the way. They all involve someone going on adventure, overcoming a crisis, and somehow being changed or transformed. They all involve different people, places, and things.
it seems like it is harder to get the "hero" status, than I first thought, and not every hero gains it the same way, some help people, others protect people, some fight, and so on. Some similarities, is that they have some special features, such as braveness, or a power, and they all have one goal in mind. Based off these stories, it is what you do with the powers, not that you have them.
Hero’s in Greek tales all seem to have a similar story. They seem to share the chronology of the hero’s journey. There also always seems to be mysterious and magical things happening, beyond the grasp of human understanding. The hero’s seem to bridge the gods and humans by acting as the humans supernatural savior.
Through my readings I have observed a few patterns. The most prominent pattern I keep seeing with these heroes is the structure of their story. Each one has a similar layout in which they go on a journey to overcome something and they come back with some knowledge. Although this has not made me look differently at heroes and heroines, it has made me look at my life differently and I think it will help me in the future.
I have noticed that the patterns to the stories are very similar now, where they all have there journey where they leave there home and then come back more ready for there main battle. So through these stories I don’t think that it will change the way at super heroes just there stories I guess.
After reading through he stories, I've reliesed that a lot of the stories are very similar when it comes to how the gods came to power or what they do to control the people. A lot of it is very similar when it comes to the heroes journey. They all have to overcome some higher power or an enemy of some sort. And they all leave there original home to go find what there looking for. In the end its all the same.
I have noticed that the structure of the hero's story all have very similar elements and are all based on similar morals. Similar to the make your own hero project that we did, I notice that the heroes all have a magical even going on that triggers them to have to be great. They all have different obstacles in the way, but they all work to achieve the greater good and protect the innocent around them.
All of the hero's are kind of described as the same, strong and brave. Sometimes hero's aren't necessarily strong and brave often they are just someone who puts others needs ahead of their own personal glory. The hero's also often have to go through a set of trials to prove that they are strong enough to be a "hero".
A hero is someone of overcome great challenges and achieve legendary feats, every hero has different motivations. Normally hero's are portrayed as selfless, they put others before themselves, but perseus is an example that not all heroes are as noble because he strives to achieve for his own gain and glory.
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