Many works of modern fiction draw on characters from mythology. Hercules was commonly known as a misfit hero, an unexpected hero
with qualities of strength and cleverness and an ability to overcome evil and cheat death. Which character from modern fiction shares many of the same character traits as Hercules?
A)
Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird , is a widower with a strong sense of morality and justice.
B)
Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby , is a man with a lot of money, a lot of acquaintances, and very few friends.
C)
Hermoine Granger, Harry Potter , is level-headed and logical in her efforts to help Harry solve the mystery surrounding Voldemort.
D)
Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games , is independent, loyal, and intelligent in defeating her enemies and saving herself in the games.
Many works of modern fiction draw on characters from mythology. Hercules was commonly known as a misfit hero, an unexpected hero with qualities of strength and cleverness and an ability to overcome evil and cheat death.
Which character from modern fiction shares many of the same character traits as Hercules?
A) Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird , is a widower with a strong sense of morality and justice.
B) Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby , is a man with a lot of money, a lot of acquaintances, and very few friends.
C) Hermoine Granger, Harry Potter , is level-headed and logical in her efforts to help Harry solve the mystery surrounding Voldemort.
D) Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games , is independent, loyal, and intelligent in defeating her enemies and saving herself in the games.
The lines are "As for us, we’re quite fortunate. Luckier than millions of people. It’s quiet and safe here, and we’re using our money to buy food. We’re so selfish that we talk about “after the war” and look forward to new clothes and shoes, when actually we should be saving every penny to help others when the war is over, to salvage whatever we can."
