Question

Think about the following question: “What is a hero?”

In looking at the elements of a hero’s journey and studying the story of Ulysses, has your definition changed? Where would Ulysses fall in your definition of a hero? After examining his actions and motives, would you consider him a hero?

Compose a journal entry answering the question: “Is Ulysses a Hero?” Use specific evidence and quotations from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability. b : an illustrious warrior. c : a person admired for achievements and noble qualities.

Ulysses, Ulixes), is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in that same epic cycle.