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Aristotle writes, "A man does not become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall."

Based on Aristotle's definition, which character from the works you read this term is the most heroic? Which is the least heroic?

Choose two characters you studied this year, from The Odyssey, Oedipus the King, The Inferno, or Julius Caesar (they do not have to both come from the same work) and explain which one is a hero and which is the least heroic.

Your characters might include Odysseus, Telemachus, Antinous, Oedipus, Creon, Dante, Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, etc.

In your essay, discuss at least two ways the character you chose is a hero and two ways the character you chose lacks heroism, supporting your idea with specific examples from the texts. Your essay should be at least three to four paragraphs long.

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After reading the definition of a tragic hero by Aristotle and the instructions, we can provide you with the following topics to develop into an essay - we cannot write the full essay here:

  • Considering Aristotle's definition, we could say that Julius Caesar is a hero, whereas Cassius is the least heroic.
  • A tragic hero is one who meets with destruction, but who has qualities and virtues that make him likable. The audience can empathize with the tragic hero. That is what happens with Caesar. He is tragically killed, but he is a good, honest man.
  • Cassius, on the other hand, is also tragically killed, but he does not possess any traits that render him likable. His death is the result of his awful, deceitful actions toward Caesar.

Tips to write an essay:

  • First, decide which two characters you would like to talk about. Research as much as you can about them, and make sure you understand what a tragic hero is, so that you can better judge them.
  • In the story where the characters appear, find evidence that proves you opinion of those characters is right.
  • Outline your essay. Think of what you will say in the introduction, how you will develop and prove your claim in the body, and how you will conclude the essay.
  • Since you are supposed to contrast two characters, focus on their differences. You can either write a whole paragraph about one and then another whole paragraph about the other, or you can contrast them point by point.
  • Remember to restate your opinion or claim in the conclusion, but with fewer words than you did in the introduction. Do not add new information in the conclusion.

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