Essays about: "heroism"

Showing result 21 - 23 of 23 essays containing the word heroism.

  1. 21. This war will never be forgotten : A study of intertextual relations between Homer's Iliad and Wolfgang Petersen's Troy

    University essay from Institutionen för genus, kultur och historia

    Author : Ieva Kisieliute; [2009]
    Keywords : Troy; The Iliad; Wolfgang Petersen; Homer; Hollywood epic; Cinema; Intertextuality; Ancient Greece; War; Ancient Warfare; Modern Warfare; USA Foreign Politics; Achilles; Hector; Agamemnon; Ancient Hero; Modern Hero; Ancient Greek Gods; Brad Pitt; Mass Culture;

    Abstract : In 2004 Troy was released in movie theatres worldwide and almost immediately sparked up discussions on film’s relation to the ancient epic of Homer.  The main purpose of this paper is to see the connection between Troy and Homer’s The Iliad – motion pictures’ only officially credited source of inspiration. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Murdering Hero - A Study of Heroism in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game

    University essay from Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

    Author : Susanne Lindberg; [2007]
    Keywords : deconstruction; Ender s Game; heroism; Orson Scott Card; good and evil;

    Abstract : The essay intends to problematize the notion of heroism in Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game by contemplating the hero himself as well as his enemies. Particular focus will be placed on the good and evil dichotomy, arguing that it is essential to the heroic tale since the hero is supposed to fight evil and foster good. READ MORE

  4. 23. Heroism as moral dilemma in nowadays nursing

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för hälsa

    Author : Dalia Pukinskienė; [2006]
    Keywords : heroism; nursing; sacrifice; values; moral character;

    Abstract : Heroism is a moral concept with various dimensions. Heroes are determined according to one’s individual taste and that’s why they are very subjective. The title “hero” is the determination of the “High price” or value that is given to a person by people as an attempt to show their thankfulness and admiration for their great generosity. READ MORE