‘Heroism’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Words: 759 Pages: 3 8763Are we all heroes just waiting for that moment in time when we jump into action? When you look into the mirror, do you see a Gilgamesh, an Odysseus, or a modern day hero? What characteristics determine the makeup of a hero? The 19th Century essay “Heroism” from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Emerson Essays and Lectures takes on the task of defining a hero. Emerson’s take on heroism mirrors that of mythological heroes and modern day heroes. The hero must be […]