Ron Fricke

Odysseus and Harry Potter: Epic Heroes Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, stars Odysseus, who goes on an unfortunate journey after the Trojan War, to reclaim his kingdom in Ithaca. Odysseus is a courageous, intelligent being who serves as an example of todays, modern heroes. Harry Potter, created by J.K. Rowling, is a modern heroic character who shares some of the same qualities as Odysseus. Both epic heroes possess great power and strength, care for the ones they love, and, at one point, require assistance

Well, it seemed his "tomorrows" had run out. Nothing to do now but make the best of the situation, while hoping that Lily was still inside the occupied room. Lily… yes, that was definitely a complication. The boy would have no choice but to empty the room before he 'd be able to search for the diadem. That would leave her exposed, however briefly, with no guarantee that she 'd be able to enter the room again. What would she do? Duck into one of the passages, return to the Headmaster 's quarters

regal in appearance. He was reminded to an extent of the Malfoy Manor, at least what little of it he had seen. Hermione and Ron trailed behind him, along with Mrs. Weasley. The rest of the Weasleys had either not been able to make it, or simply didn’t want to go. Ron had decided to go only out of reluctance, as well as several days of begging from Harry. Hermione came with Ron, and Mrs. Weasley joined them, though Harry wasn’t sure why. The only reason Harry had agreed to come to Thanksgiving at Andromeda’s

clears and he sees Ron, in his striped pajamas, reaching an arm out to Harry. He tries to run to the ginger but seems to be running backwards. Slowly, Harry could see deep cuts forming on his best mate's arms and face.

While writing the bestseller Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone J.K. Rowling was struggling on welfare in a coffee shop. Like Rowling, the heros in her novel are social outcasts. Harry is an orphan; Ron comes from poverty; and Hermione comes from a non-wizard family. Harry grows up in the non-magical world, raised by non-magical folk. He is maltreated because he is different, and to an extent an uninvited part of the family. The real world exhibits prejudice due to race, religion, gender and

     Harry Potter is a twelve-year-old boy whose parents were killed by Voldemort. Harry has a scar shaped like a lighting bolt on his forehead. He has black hair, like his father, and green eyes, like his mother. Ron Weasley is a red haired, freckled faced boy. Ron is Harry’s best friend. He is very poor and has five older brothers and a younger sister. Hermione Granger is Harry and Ron’s other friend. She has muggle parents. She has bushy brown hair. She is

just as he did. He gave them a type of hope that nurtured them to thinking that they would persevere through the hardship just as he did with his boxing career. From an audience perspective this film earned a 5 out of 5 stars rating because director Ron Howard served his purpose well by not only developing a boxing film that did not just only acknowledge the perseverance about the sport side of things. The director Howard showed adversity and many aspects in the film such as Braddock’s struggles with

In the novel “The Man Who was Almost a Man” by Richard Wright, the story is centered around a seventeen year old African American boy who believes he is lacking as a man. Taking place sometime post Civil War, Dave lived during a time in which guns were commonly used and exchanged the hands of individuals easily. Since proving himself as a man was Dave’s highest priority, his belief that the gun was his solution ultimately pre-determines his reactions and outcomes within the story. Dave’s interactions

“You are late, son.” His father sneered at him from his wingback chair in his study, a snifter of brandy in his hand. Draco knew when he returned home that he’d missed dinner, but he was hoping his father would be in a less surly mood about it. “Yes, I know. My apologies, father,” he said as he walked into the room. His mother was seated in her usual place on the green velvet chesterfield sofa, so ever the dutiful son, he went to her first and bent to press a kiss to her temple and offer a quiet

a book on Australia and started to read. Which left Harry lost in his thoughts. After a long time Harry broke the silence, "Hermione?" Hermione looked up and smiled at him, "yes?" "Why did you bring me? And not Ron I thought you two were dating." "Harry, you are my best friend! Yes Ron and I," she sighed and continued, "are dating. But we needed a break." She paused