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 in class by Tues., Apr. 27th.
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I feel like in some way they are hero's but their main goal is not to be a hero but instead to gain status and power themselves. -Zeke
Jason and Perseus were both overly confident. Perseus was confident even before he went on his journey, and Jason became very confident after he returned from his journey. I think they were both heroes because of their journeys but weren't necessarily the best people in everyday life. -Emma
I think that each hero needs to have a flaw so that they learn from it and grow. The hero does not necessarily have to just carry a sword and slay a monster. They have to put others before themself and be selfless in order to carry out the deed of a hero. They can simply just slay a monster or save a town, but a hero to me goes a lot deeper than that. A hero goes through a struggle they learn from it and help to defend and protect others.
Both Jason and Perseus have challenges and problems along the way and learn how to overcome those issues. Jason and Percus's challenges help define who they are and those problems are essential to their personal stories. The definition of a hero is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. The definition of a hero doesn't state that one can't make mistakes to become that hero.
Many of these myth's involve more of a personal battle than they do a physical battle. For Jason it would be trusting Medea and his journey through trying to find the Golden Fleece, then subsequently with Perseus its a battle of what is he trying to do to try and show respect for his family and his own name by trying to keep his mother safe. Mostly with these stories I see a stupid call to action in the beginning and then as we get further into the story we see a story that is more meaningful and one that doesn't seem so stupid in hindsight.
Some patterns I have noticed about Perseus and Jason is they receive a lot of help from others and I don't think they would have succeeded on their missions if they didn't receive the help they did. After reading about Jason and Perseus, it has changed my view on heroes because before, I thought heroes did everything themselves and were perfect people. Jason and Perseus have taught me that heroes have their flaws and need help from others to succeed.
it seems like the hero's are kind of corrupt and they do things that are for their own good and not necessarily others. There is some part of them that does things for others but I feel like for the most part they want to defeat another god or gain power -Natalia
Heroes have always been inherently flawed. In every medium from Greek myths to modern films, perfect heroes make for boring characters. No one wants to watch someone do everything perfectly with no mistakes and live a happily ever after. The struggle of heroes like Jason and Perseus is what makes them relevant today. Their faults make them relatable to the average person. And it plants the seed in the listeners mind that maybe the heroes aren't so different from them.
The heroes have many flaws and are not necessarily good. They do do good and help others, but they seem like they just want power.
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