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Targets: Defining what a hero is using the
knowledge from “The Power of Myth” and “The Illiad”
Modern conceptions of heroesCompare and contrast Achilles
and Telemachos
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What is a hero? List qualities of a
hero:
• Brave
• Determined
• Loyal
• Trusting
• Dedicated
• Selfless
• Focus
• Sacrifice
• Leader
• Morals
• Ambitious
• Courageous
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Our Definition Someone who displays an act of courage and is determines
to accomplish challenging deeds and they are admired for that deed by others.
Superheroes Regular people
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Types of Heroes Heroes that are forced into
situations without preparation• Jump into the unknown• Thrown into the adventure • Come back changes
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Types of heroes Destined to be a hero• Sees his or her purpose • Has time to prepare • Ready for the challenge • Often already expected to
do greatness
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Achilles
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What heroic actions did Achilles take?
• Achilles own super power was his invulnerability from being dipped into the River of Styx, but his heel was not covered
• Known as the strongest warrior on the Greek side
• Even though he was destined for death, he went into the war as the strong warrior he was and fought of his people
• Without Achilles, the Greeks were at a huge disadvantage
• Achilles eventually defeated his biggest enemy, Hector, giving the Greeks the upper end in the war
• Lead his people to the defeat of Troy
• Died fighting for his troops freedom from the war
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How is Achilles a hero?
Brave: Went into war knowing he was going to die
Determined: wants to destroy anyone who did him or his people wrong and end the war with the Greeks as the winners
Sacrificial: sacrificed his life in battle for the Greeks and risked his life to kill as many Trojans as possible
Ambitious: desire to kill Hector, the most powerful Trojan, and succeeded and as a result Greece gained control in war
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Telemachos
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What heroic actions did Telemachos take?
• He sacrificed his life to find and help his father, the leader of Ithaca
• Goes to find Odysseus for his mother’s sake
• Rarely backs down from a challenge he is faced with
• Even though told not to go by his maid/servant and indirectly his mother, Telemachos holds his ground and is determined to retrieve his father.
• Stands in front of the suitors telling them what he is planning to do and goes through with his plans regardless of the negative inputs he received.
• Over takes the suitors
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How is Telemachos a hero?
Determined to get his father back Loyal to his family Sacrifices his life for his father’s life and his
mother’s happiness Leads his troops to rescue a very important
person, Odysseus Courageous when deciding to leave home
and venture into the unknown
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Achilles’ Heel
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