Question

In at least 2 paragraphs of more than 4 sentences each, discuss your idea of what makes someone a hero. This doesn’t have to be a fantasy hero. Just a hero in general. Explore the characters of Don Quixote and King Arthur and compare them and how they can each be heroes. Are they heroes? Why or Why not?

Answer 1

A hero is a person who is held in high regard or glorified for his or her bravery, accomplishments or dignified values. In my opinion, both Don Quixote and King Arthur are indeed heroes, since they are corageous noblemen who achieve significant successful acts. First, Don Quixote is a poor horseman who believes himself to be an aristocratic knight. Motivated by an honorable willingness to do good deeds, he looks for helping the unfortunate and those who are in trouble. Thus, he engages in a number of entertaining misadventures.

On the other hand, King Arthur is a legendary character who fights Saxons invaders. As a result, he helps to establish the British Empire. He also encourages knighthood, so in his Round Table he only accepts brave, reputable noblemen who love their country and respect everyone. For all these reasons I think both Don Quixote and King Arthur are heroes who represent the ideal gentlemen. They are distinguished men of noble birth, willing to perform fair achievements to do justice.