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.

Both "witness to the tragedy" and "hope survives in search for katrina's missing" focus on the aftermath of hurricane katrina. however, each looks at a different time period. describe what time period each piece of journalism focuses on. then, discuss how the author's choice of time period influences the overall message of the piece. be sure to use specific details from the texts in your response and introduce your topic, develop your topic, use transitions, and provide a concluding statement. (apex)

Read the excerpt from martin luther king jr.’s “i have a dream” speech. the negro is still languishing in the corners of american society and finds himself an exile in his own land. and so we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. the emotional connotation of the underlined word king express his a. indecision. b. hopefulness. c. spirituality. d. outrage.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile