Hero of the Year
The land of Ithaca finds itself pondering, pondering the choice between two great heroes. Although both candidates make such fine heroes, I endorse Telemachus, son of Odysseus.
A hero is someone who stands against all for what’s right; heroes are strong and fierce; they continue on and follow through during rough times. After careful study, I am proud to endorse Telemachus as Hero of the Year.
Telemachus is an inspiring to many people. He not only has the will and strength to find his father who has been lost for years, but he also has the courage to stand against anyone who does not believe in him or his father. For example, from the text, “’Dear god, hear me! Yesterday you came to my house, you told me to ship out on the mist sea and learn if father, gone so long, is ever coming home… Look how my countrymen-the suitors most of all, the pernicious bullies- foil each move I make.’”(II, 295-300). In this scene, Telemachus is complaining to the god Athena, that he can’t get any help from any of the people of Ithaca, so this shows that he had the will to stand up for what he believed and went of on his way.
Poseidon is also a very smart and intelligent hero. He shows hero-like qualities, but in a way he just doesn’t fit in the category of a hero. For example, in the novel, when Odysseus is stranded at sea, and his men have all been killed, it is Poseidon who answers his cry, and uses a storm to keep Odysseus away from Ithaca. I Endorse Telemachus over Poseidon because doesn’t fit as a hero, he doesn’t try to help out anyone.
Throughout the book, Telemachus stands strong, firm and his will to prove that his father is not dead is what drives him. He shows his courage, and his overall determination as a hero. He always does what is best for others, for example his parents. In my opinion he has all the qualities and more to become this year’s hero.
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