Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Hero” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Hero” and its relation with “Ideological framework”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Hero” and tries to gauge its effect on “Ideological framework”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Hero” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Hero” on “Ideological framework”.

Table of Contents

Heroic Relationship and their existence in the communities3

Introduction3

Discussion and Analysis3

First Threshold4

Crossing the Threshold into the World of Adventure4

The Supreme Ordeal5

Conclusion9

References10

Heroic Relationship and their existence in the communities

Introduction

This paper discusses the accounts of human excellence will be elucidated in the history of human thought, from the ancient Greek and Roman time, through the Medieval Age and Early Modern Age, to the Modern Age and contemporary civilization. The historical approach provides a survey of the various views and concepts on human excellence, which were changing in time. By exploring these concepts, one will find out that there are some constant themes in the considerations of human excellence, despite the shifts in the historical contexts and circumstances. This paper will discuss over the ideologies of Achilles compared to Odysseus and how lives whether needed the community or not (Aristotle, 548).

Discussion and Analysis

The Iliad and The Odyssey, like sacred texts, bridge the oral and written traditions of Greece, but they tell a very different story about human relations with the divine. The gods of these epic poems are made in the image of humans. The gods decide human events, often for trivial and all-too-human reasons, despite the best efforts of humans to have them do otherwise. Neither Achilles nor Odysseus offers much analytical insight into leadership. They are heroes, however, and as such display heroic traits that leaders may need. Battle brings out endurance, courage, and self-sacrifice in Achilles. The journey home requires the endurance and restraint of Odysseus. Plato and Aristotle will include these traits in the prescriptive work on leaders' traits. Homer tells us that Odysseus used deception and disguise, traits that Machiavelli will extol in some circumstances (Rouse, 1937, pp 11).

First Threshold

The strong Odysseus' first threshold is agreeing to leave the island of Calypso, after he has assembled her binding oath, and as he sets sail homeward compelled for Ithaca. The strong and just Prince begins his voyage dwelling with the considered in brain of stopping off at some benevolent land and making friends and peace with those persons, who will then assist him furnish a ship and crew to finally assist him in his voyage home. This time span of starting to sail for dwelling, after a long time span of stagnation and frustration at not being able to get back to his homeland, comprise what is Odysseus' crossing the 1st threshold of his heroic journey (Thomas, 1994, pp 23).

Crossing the Threshold into the World of Adventure

By choosing to answer the call, the hero steps into a world of adventure. Sometimes a guide or helper appears, especially at the beginning ...