POST 10: Comparing and Contrast Modern Epic Hero

After reading most of my classmates blog post on an Epic hero, i do agree with Almost everything they had to say. In Ms. Gilmore's blog she talked about the characteristics of an Epic hero and i do agree with her. There are some characteristics that i do believe almost all classical and modern heroes have or are associated with. In her blog post she mentioned traits such as Devotion, loyalty and weakness. In my post i mentioned how superman was an Epic hero because he had super strength, was devoted and loyal to the human race even when he didn't have to. Yet with all that power, he still had weaknesses. Having a weakness to me is not a flaw for a hero, but rather can be seen as a strength.

Ms. Stafford's points were also very Valid. I do believe our Soldiers, Veterans and anyone who risk their lives and sacrifice their well being for that of others or another person is a hero. To me heroism has nothing to do with special abilities and superpowers, Even though my blog post uses Superman as an example of a modern day Epic hero. That choice was made based on the things he has done, had to do and had to endure. like Soldiers, superman is one this quest to save the world from evil and protect the people. yet not everyone is as grateful as you would expect towards him. He really doesn't have to save the human race, yet he does each and every time. That to me is a hero and i do believe you touched on that point in your post.

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