Essays on Bravery

In the Iliad there were plenty of great male characters, they all had their special strengthens and weakness, they were all trying to win the Trojans war, they were described as having a sharp human side. but none of them brighten up its light clearly…

In Greek Mythology, there are three very important concepts: arete, timê, and kleos. These concepts all work together in harmony to create the Homeric Hero. Arete helps convey qualities such as physical strength, courage, and success on the battlefield that a hero should possess. Timê…

According to my ever-so caring Yaya Jane, “Don’t worry, ya! I’m brave!” was first thing I said after I burned my hand (out of curiosity). After she saw my burned hand, she went ballistic for a second. Thankfully, she returned to the loving, caring, and…

True heroism requires someone courageous, moreover; being brave is not being afraid to stand up to help others. However, courage can substantiate itself not just on the battleground or during worldwide disasters; however, in ordinary life as well. There’s a home for heroism alongside the…

“What makes someone a hero?” one might ask themselves. Is it saving lives, or sacrificing your life to fight for others? Can a hero be a superhero from a movie, or can it be someone so ordinary such as your family, friends, or simply just…

The term honour can be described as the concept of high respect and great esteem. Honour can therefore also be described in other words as the act of believing what you do is right and being confident that you have done what is right. In…

The definition of the term “hero” has been constantly evolving, allowing individuals, who would have not been considered heroes in the past to receive the noble titles. However, one epic that embodies the role of a true hero is Beowulf, an epic written by an…

Bravery is a thin rope to walk on. When we see people leaping off cliffs and plunging into the water do we think they are brave? When watching the horrifying video of a Chinese man who performed stunts on skyscrapers, only to fall to his…

There is a great amount of Bravery & Courage shown in the novel, The Chrysalids. These different events help give suspense and life into the plot of the story. Some of the events may include David’s bravery for Sophie (vise-versa), and Aunt Harriet’s resoluteness for…

Performance Task Popular culture often times shapes society around the world, whether it be through social media, media consumption, or literature, societal values are oftentimes influenced by popular works. This principle can be dated back to early American literature which often times embodied societal values,…

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a very surface-level type of book. Many different themes are exposed mere moments after they’re underlined, like the conflict between utopia and dystopia, free choice and happiness, conflict and comfort, the list goes on and on. However, there’s…

It is quite noticeable that Beowulf and Gilgamesh have many traits in common. Both of these fierce warriors take charge and eliminate the fears that lurk within the lands of innocent people. Yet one of these heroes stands out more than the other, and after…

As it is true that cliff diving is not for all, people who have tried this actually enjoy and even got addicted to the thrill and adrenaline it gives. Contrary to people’s beliefs that cliff diving is just about jumping, it is no easy feat…