From medieval to modern times, the steps to becoming a hero differ in some aspects, yet the steps tend to follow similar themes. You know, the typically overcoming (slaughtering) dark and evil forces, saving innocent lives, and then continuing the never-ending task of balancing destiny on shoulders of that one heroic individual. Even the introduction of Merlin quotes, "the destiny of the kingdom rest on the shoulders of one young boy...Merlin." Which reminds me, heroes tend to be those we least expect.
Anyways, the class viewings illustrated the path of heroism. In Merlin, two, maybe three, examples of becoming a hero emerge. First, the king overrules his son's duel challenge (with the help of a good friend and some sleepy drugs), and takes on the battle of the mysterious, undead knight. The king 100% willingly risked his life to save his son's life,as well as the future continuation of the kingdom. Anytime a life is risked, I believe heroics are involved.
Secondly, Merlin discovered the black knight as a source of somewhat zombie magic, researches fables to overcome the undead, kinda steals a sword, and persuades a dragon to polish off the sword's creation with a little hint of fire breath. Merlin does everything in his power to save the prince, who he believes will be fighting. He tries to save the prince's life. Finally, Merlin must get rid of the too powerful sword because in the wrong hands evil and destruction will reign freely. Again, saving lives = heroics.
In likewise fashion, but featured in modern times, the characters in Supernatural (Dean and Sam) find and kill creepy dragon guys in order to save innocent, virgin girls. But that's not all, the heroics must continue...in the next episode...when the brothers discover the door to Purgatory is being opened to introduce the "mother of all" to the world. Once again, the themes of killing, saving, and continuing are in-your-face-obviously present.
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