21st Century Literature

       Modern day heroes compared to the ancient Greek heroes share many similarities. They are seen as extraordinary, “god- like”, brave, noble, powerful, invincible; the list is endless. There is one defining factor that these heroes have in common, most of them have one fatal flaw. The Greek hero Achilles, is a demi- god who is dipped in the river Styx by his mother. His mother accidentally holds him by his heel and his heel becomes his weakness. Achilles is the strongest and most heroic soldier in the Trojan War. The modern-day hero Superman, shares many similarities with the mythic hero, Achilles. Superman’s home planet is Krypton and he is rocketed to Earth moments before Krypton destructs. Superman has a vast amount of powers, but his fatal flaw is Kryptonite. Kryptonite drains him of his powers and if he is exposed to it for too long, it may kill him. Both heroes endure life changing journeys that give them their heroic qualities.   ACHILLES      The warrior Achilles is

     Modern day heroes compared to the ancient Greek heroes share many similarities. They are seen as extraordinary, “god- like”, brave, noble, powerful, invincible; the list is endless. There is one defining factor that these heroes have in common, most of them have one fatal flaw. The Greek hero Achilles, is a demi- god who is dipped in the river Styx by his mother. His mother accidentally holds him by his heel and his heel becomes his weakness. Achilles is the strongest and most heroic soldier in the Trojan War. The modern-day hero Superman, shares many similarities with the mythic hero, Achilles. Superman’s home planet is Krypton and he is rocketed to Earth moments before Krypton destructs. Superman has a vast amount of powers, but his fatal flaw is Kryptonite. Kryptonite drains him of his powers and if he is exposed to it for too long, it may kill him. Both heroes endure life changing journeys that give them their heroic qualities. ACHILLES      The warrior Achilles is one of th