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Old English Heroism: Jesus, Part 2
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Beowulf’s fortitude, Robin Hood’s prudence, Harry Potter’s loyalty, and Superman’s generosity. We’ve even begun to see all these characteristics in the life of Jesus, the ultimate hero. But this topic is more than a literary rabbit trail;…
Old English Heroism: Jesus, Part 1
The term “hero” can be used pretty loosely. Are all true heroes fictional, or have there been any real heroes? Let’s look at the life of Jesus to see if he fits the bill.
Old English Heroism: Generosity
We all know generosity when we see it, but have you ever stopped to consider that it’s actually a heroic quality? Robin Hood and Superman are great examples.
Old English Heroism: Loyalty
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a superhero as a friend? I mean, it’s like having a “get out of jail free” card. Every time you got yourself into a bind or found yourself in danger, you could count on your friend to come…
Old English Heroism: Prudence
What do Robin Hood and Harry Potter have in common? Prudence! No, that’s not some weird academic joke. It’s a real (albeit nerdy) idea that I want to prove in today’s post. If you missed last week’s post about the characteristics of the Old…
Old English Heroism: Fortitude
As you may know, I used to teach British Literature in my former life. I taught that class so many times that its ideas and stories are deeply ingrained in my mind even now. And I love it. (Nerds of the world, unite!) For…
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