The Symbols And Similarities Of Captain America And Theseus

When someone thinks of a superhero, they think of someone that is strong and immortal. Someone that can’t be defeated yet, they go into battle with as much bravery as someone that goes into battle knowing they CAN be defeated. Every superhero has traits that make them great, but they also differ in many things as well. Although Captain America and Beowulf are similar in their weaknesses, strengths, and bravery, they also differ in their motivations, character traits, and heroics, making Captain America the better hero.

Today, Theseus would still be considered heroic because his kindness and courage would still be valued. Nowadays, courage is still a respected trait. For example, he volunteered to go to Crete to face the Minotaur. Even though the labyrinth was seemingly impossible to navigate, and the Minotaur was incredibly dangerous, he showed bravery

The story Beowulf is about a man named Beowulf who has God-like features but is still human. Beowulf can be described as a hero because he presents courage, bravery, pride, and many more features that a hero is known for. In society today, there are many fictional characters people call superheroes, and many of these superheroes have abilities, not features, that are God-like, thus taking away the ability for them to be completely human. However, there is one superhero that is completely human and portrays the same characteristics as Beowulf. This superhero’s name is Captain America. Beowulf and Captain America are both heroes in many ways, but they have both similarities and differences in the way that they help people.

The trait of heroism is something that has changed over thousands of years. Today’s heros have different traits than those heroes of the Trojan War. However, a few have survived the test of time. Many of modern day heroes, as well as past heroes, do hold these long enduring traits, like Nelson Mandela, Marcus Luttrell, Louis Zamperini, and the fictional Iron Man. Odysseus, the main character in The Odyssey by Homer, portrays the traits necessary to be dubbed a hero. One is a hero if he or she shows leadership, bravery, resilience, and creativity throughout their actions.

Beowulf; a man whose greatness begun when he saved an entire kingdom from the clutches of the vile monster Grendel. Beowulf was known for countlessly putting his body and his life on the line to save his people. His courage and determination is what kept his legacy alive for all of these years. Not only that, but the respect he had for the people around him made him a remembered warrior as well. That’s what I think makes a hero. Being determined to get a job done, having the courage to step in and complete that job, and having enough respect for your people to still obey their wishes despite your apparent fame. The hero I will be writing about is the fictional Marvel Comics character known as the Black Panther (real name T’Challa). He and Beowulf

The film Captain America is a classic piece of American cinema that was intended to ignite patriotism in the hearts of all who view it. To accomplish this task the director had to make connections between the audience and the hero. The film uses pathos ethos and logos to make this necessary connection. Through these aspects the director is able to show the true character of Captain America and also successfully develop what kind of character he is. Although pa-thos ethos and logos all play a role in the development of the film without an emotional con-nection through pathos the other two would not be nearly as effective.

He welcomed the dangers that lay in wait. ‘The more, the better,’ he thought ‘Where there’s danger. There’s glory. Why I shall be disappointed if I am not attacked’(Evslin 156). Theseus wants to take risks, and so he is using the habits of mind taking responsible risk from the habits of mind. Theseus ventures out even though he might put himself in danger. Taking responsible risk means that he wants to do things that might be dangerous but is worth it. Theseus wants to venture out to find his father, even though he is going to danger himself.

If compared to Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey theory, Theseus is considered a mythological hero; however, not in a historical manner in which he is often accredited.

Theseus has many changes in his character throughout his adventures. These developments in his mindset lead him from being a depressed, weak child, to a strong leader that many look up to.

The similar traits that the servant and Theseus share are not immediately noticeable. The servant is more reserved and Theseus is more theatrical, but they are still similar. For example in The White Snake, when the servant finds out that he is being accused of theft he does not hesitate to have an innocent animal killed in order to clear his name, and in Theseus, when being faced with any obstacle, he just kills the person or foe that is in his way. Another similarity in character between Theseus and the servant is that they both help people and other creatures; though their methods are notably different. For instance in Theseus, in order to help others -- in the same way that he helps himself -- Theseus kills any creature

Theseus is a youthful mortal who wanted only, but to know who his father is, so he inquired his mother, Aethra. Aethra had responded saying that his father was Aegeus, king of Athens, but the heart of Aethra truly belonged to the great Poseidon, god of the deep blue sea. Aethra bestowed a sharp, deadly, cold sword and a pair of sandals upon Theseus and she said, “Take them to him, and call him father.”, and, so Theseus went on a quest to find his father, Aegeus.

Overall, the ancient greeks valued Theseus because of his compassion and wisdom. Theseus showed compassion when Hercules’s burst of insanity, caused by his stepmother, Hera, led him to kill his wife and children and then want to kill himself. Although the public shunned Hercules, Theseus thought that a man could not be charged for murder if he had not known what he was doing, and those who had influenced the man should be charged for the crime as well. So Theseus brought him under his wing and welcomed him inside his house. Theseus, who was just as compassionate as he was wise, demonstrated his wisdom after his father’s death, who was king of Athens. The only place of power he wanted was the position of commander and chief. He also formed a council and a place where people could vote. Thus, establishing the first democracy. As seen in my first example, Theseus showed compassion to Hercules, when no other man

Joseph Campbell once said “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Heroes go out of their way to do things in which no one else is brave enough to do. Odysseus in Book 21 of The Odyssey, Edmond Dantes in the Count of Monte Cristo, and Thor in Kenneth Branagh’s film take risks in order to benefit others using their characteristics and items that are significant to them. Imagery and symbols can help depict how heroes go through times of difficulty and trouble. Odysseus’s bow, Edmond Dantes developed vision, and Thor’s hammer(Mjolnir) are all factors of the heroes and how they go through their journeys.

Notwithstanding, the fact Perseus severed Gorgon Medusa's head, Theseus is braver than Perseus as he is more courageous and intelligent, consequently leading him to be a better role model for adolescents.

Introduced as “a conqueror…greater” than any other “beneath the sun,” Thesëus, the wise and chivalrous lord Athens, is a merciful and noble duke (Chaucer 24). As a wise and noble leader, Thesëus, with a “heart of pity,” mends the ailments of his people, “ as he [is] a true knight.” (26).