Being A Hero
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Thesis: Despite his accomplishments and the glory associated with his life,
Aeneas only achieves the status of hero through divine intervention, and this
god-given position causes him just as much grief as it does splendor.
What is a hero? We would like to think that a hero is someone who has
ac ....
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.... causing him
misfortune in some cases, giving him assistance in others. On the whole, the
gods constantly provide perfect opportunities for Aeneas to display his heroism.
Without them, Aeneas would not be the hero he is. This gift does not come
without a price, though; he must endure the things heroes endure to become what
they are. Despite his accomplishments and the glory associated with his life,
Aeneas only achieves the status of hero through divine intervention, and this
god-given ....
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Word count: 1500
Page count: 6 (approximately 250 words per page)
