Heracles Essay: More Info

The assignment for the Heracles essay is as follows:

Write a 2 page response agreeing or disagreeing with the following statement: “Heracles is a hero for the ages.”

Some important questions to consider:

- How did the ancient Greeks seem to define the term hero?
- How do you define hero today?
- In what ways does he fit or not fit into these definitions?

Remember that you can argue that Heracles both is and isn't a hero for the ages, but be specific about that in your thesis.

Your essay should include:

- A clear intro focusing on heroism, then and now, with a clear, easily identifiable thesis
- 2-3 paragraphs with specific supporting ideas that use examples to prove your thesis
- a clear conclusion

Other tips:

- This is a formal essay, so avoid the use of personal pronouns (I, me my, your...) and informal language
- Be sure to use strong verbs and nouns (Rather than writing "Another thing to think about..." try something like "Another aspect to consider..." instead)
- Proofread and revise!
- Ask questions if you've got them ahead of time (either at school of via email: tgrattan@manhattancountryschool.org)