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

What is a hero? List qualities of a

hero:

• Brave

• Determined

• Loyal

• Trusting

• Dedicated

• Selfless

• Focus

• Sacrifice

• Leader

• Morals

• Ambitious

• Courageous

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

Types of Heroes Heroes that are forced into

situations without preparation• Jump into the unknown• Thrown into the adventure • Come back changes

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

Achilles

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

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

Telemachos

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

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

Achilles’ Heel

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