Hector Bowen grew up in a dysfunctional home with absolutely no love. His mother left him when he was only 5, he was left under the care of his alcoholic and abusive father. Hector never knew the honest meaning of love because he never received it himself. As a child he was constantly abused by his father, he would be locked in his room all day and saw school as a safe haven where he could stay for only a few hours everyday. Hector was never good at anything in his father's eyes and was viewed as the reason his mother left. He was truly hated by his own father. As growing up hector had no longer any trust in anybody, and because of his lack of trust he turned out to be the cold character that he is in The Night Circus, he tells Celia to not …show more content…
trust anybody and his upbringing made him that way. As wells as his pressure to be perfect and attempt the un attemptable, he could never please his father and when he lost his baseball game when he was only 7, his father called him his biggest disappointment.
After that day he expected himself and everybody around him to be perfect, no mistakes, just like how he raises Celia.Even though he had no love for his father he saw him as the only comfort he had, without his father he was alone. Hector on his 12 birthday had saw that his father not only forgot his birthday but what day it was, he began to see his father age horrifically over the years and lose his state of mind as well. Due to what he witnessed his father go through, Hector swore to himself that he would find a way to never age and stay alive forever. On February 27 in 1854 he met a boy, the first kid that showed him any kindness his entire life. They met each other on their way home from a reenactment play for Shakespeare's The Tempest and bonded right away. There love for magic grew together and they became best friends. They began to go to every play reenactment and read it every night. After a while Prospero the Enchanter became Hectors and his friends favorite character. They promised each other on a winter night that no matter what, they will be big and pursue magic, the following week his friend had died in a car accident with his mother and father. Hector at his funeral swore to follow his dream for the both of them and from that day made his stage name Prosper The
Enchanter.
Winter a popular girl who was born and raised in Brooklyn New York projects. The daughter of one of the biggest drug dealers in Brooklyn Ricky Santiaga a businessman but in everyone else's eyes a God. Mr. Santiaga and his wife Mrs.santiaga displayed their daughter's winter, Porsche, Lexus and Mercedes a certain lifestyle. Since the day they were born they were spoiled with jewels, designer clothes and of course Mrs.santiaga didn't work. She influenced others as a remodel, the way she dressed and her fetish with hair. Even winter her own daughter admired her mother.She said " Momma didn't work because beauty was a full-time occupation that left no room for anything else .''(pg.2 ) Mrs.santiaga made it clear to winter that beautiful woman should
Reymundo was born in Puerto Rico in 1963 in the back of a 1957 Chevy. His mother was married at age sixteen to a man that was seventy-four years of age. Reymundo’s father died when he was almost five years old, therefore he does not have much memory of the relationship that they had. Reymundo has 2 sisters with whom he did not have a relationship with, one sister would always watch out for him, but that was about it. After the death of Reymundo’s father, his mother remarried a guy named Emilio with which she had a daughter for. After Emilio, Pedro came in to the picture with his son Hector. Pedro was an illegal lottery dealer and Hector sold heroin.
The new phases of life and social context is predicated through the sum of feats and experiences as crises and adversity are usually the greatest motivator which propel individuals to become better than they were before. J.C. Burke’s ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ (TSTB) is an example of the transitional process through entering a new, unknown area which acts as a catalyst for beneficial change. Obstructed by turmoil both mentally and physically, the protagonist Tom Brennan relieves his severe life in the town of Coghill achieving new standards in conjunction to Lisa Forrest’s article ‘Testing new waters after leaving the swimming pool’ (TNWALTS) is another type towards transitional change that explores the personal crisis and career changes over
Within book six of the Iliad, we see how warfare interferes with personal relationships such as a marriage. Homer wants us to see not just how the soldiers suffer and feel alone during war, but also how their families feel as well. Hector’s wife doesn’t want him to go to war, because she knows how strong the Greeks are and Andromache also knows that Hector will be killed. Hector also knows he will be killed, but he makes this sacrifice to fight in the war, not only for his city of Troy but also for his family. Within this scene, we see the irony of war. Although war is terrible, and it dehumanizes soldiers and leaves them often emotionless, they also develop a sense of belonging, they gain new leadership traits and valuable human qualities such as comradeship, loyalty, and most of all- courage. These are all virtues Hector shows us in book 6. Homer wants us to see the very few but positive effects war has on soldiers. Although war tears families apart, soldiers become part of a family; a brotherhood and these relationships help them develop qualities they may have never developed before. Hector is courageous enough to finish fighting, although he knows he will lose, he is still loyal to his family by trying to provide a better life for them after the war has ended, and also to his brothers, by standing by them and fighting the Greeks off together, finishing this fight strong, representing his city as a leader, not as a scared soldier who chose to run away and be safe. Hector shows us he thinks critically, logically, not emotionally like Agamemnon did, which led to the Greeks being
Prince Hector was the son of King Priam, the ruler of Troy, and Priam’s wife, Hecuba. He was a courageous warrior and became one of their heroes during the Trojan War, a fight between Troy and the Greeks. Agamemnon, ruler
“ My Hector. It is for him I have come to the Greek ships, to get him back from you. I’ve brought a fortune in ransom. Respect the gods, Achilles. Think of your own father, and pity me. I am more pitiable. I have born what no man who has walked this earth has ever yet borne. I have kissed the hand of the man who killed my son” ( Book 2...
Through a young man’s eye we see how he views life and what is important to him and his reactions to the important life obstacles. Dexter is the main character we meet him young, he works at a golf course that he caddies for. We also meet someone important to the story as well who is young named Judy Jones. Judy is the girl of Dexter’s dreams and will be awhile down the story. Dexter has three desires that he thinks about through the whole book and they are love, happiness and, wealth. Dexter is put through these obstacles throughout the whole book and it has shaped his choices and feelings.
Given his strong familial bonds, it is ironic that Hector’s first real introduction involves him harshly berating his brother, Paris, for his unworthiness on the field of battle. He angrily proclaims that it would have been better had his sibling never been born or had been killed young (3.39-40). Despite this, one must understand that this outburst was likely due to frustration at the long war incited by Paris’ kidnapping of Helen and his subsequent unwillingness to fight in his own war. It is important to note that despite his anger at his brother’s actions, Hektor nevertheless leads the charge against those that would attack his home and family despite seeming to understand that Paris was in the wrong in his actions (3.46-51). Because of his own strong sense of duty, it is likely that he is unable to tolerate the absence of responsibility in others, especially in those related to him, who he most likely feels also have a duty to Troy given their noble positions. Despite his brother’s shortcomings, Hektor feels th...
Unfortunately, his health is of concern because of his diabetes and hypertension. If untreated, it can become very severe and result in worse health complications. Also, his view of the family nephew and daughter are concerning because it is causing animosity between Hector and his wife, which could result in more stress. It can be assumed that Hector and Celia have opposing views on the family members stay in the house, causing conflict, and are also unaware of the legal implications of having them in the
Throughout the text, major characters seem to be at constant battle with their different emotions. This inner conflict is mirrored by the everyday conflicts between the gods. Just as Zeus and Hera are constantly at odds with one another, so are the different sides of Achilles: his cultural responsibility, pride, honor, and revenge. No one is completely at peace with his or her conflicting emotions in The Iliad – and therefore, neither are the gods, who represent these emotions. Hector is a prime example of a human who finds himself torn between two forces: his love for his growing family, and his duty as a prince of Troy. He admits to Andromache that he worries about his own mortality, but emphasizes that “I would die of shame to face the men of Troy…if I would shrink from battle now, a coward.” (Homer 6: 523, 525). Hector’s deeply ingrained sense of honor and loyalty to home is clearly established in the beginning of the text. Therefore, when Zeus later grants Hector “power to kill and kill till you cut your way to the benched ships” (Homer 11: 241-242), it is not too much of a stretch to attribute Hector’s dodged perseverance to his upbringing and rigid sense of duty, rather than to the
...aving his wife and child, he’s forced to stand firm and lead his men into glory. We fantasize about being born into privilege and rarely think about the implication of that status. Hector is charged with uniting forces, communicating battle plans, rallying the forces during crucial moments of battle and self-sacrifice before dishonor. In a culture full of strife were the warriors is held with esteem and everyone else aspires to be remembered, Hector held strong. In this day and age we still have a semblance of that culture thriving through sports and military operations. But can we compare ourselves to a culture that lives in constant strife for notoriety? The answer to this in my opinion is no.
These key character traits, portrayed by the patriarch, are inherited by many his descendants throughout the novel including his older child, José Arcadio, inherits his immeasurable physical strength and his impulsiveness. As a teenager, José Arcadio was seduced by the local fortune teller, Pilar Ternera and later impregnates her. However, José Arcadio lacked the same core value of family that his father felt, and he even went so far as to run off with the gypsies before his son is born. After his disappearance, a devastated Úrsula took off to try and find her son. She never found him, but she did discover the route to civilization, bringing forth a new era fo...
When Phoenix, Ajax, and Odysseus visit Achilles to convince him to fight, Achilles show the power of friendship by listening to them and not taking his anger on them. Even though Achilles was angry at Agamemnon, he did not let his wrath get to him when he saw his friends. Even though he denies their offer he still listened to them. Family is another theme relatable to the audience. From Achilles family to Hector’s family, there were are characteristics that shows them importance of family in the passage and in the larger economy. Achilles mother prophesied on his son’s future. He lets him know his future so he can be aware. This displays how family are caring and always looking out for each other. Another example is King Priam, Hector’s father who wept freely informs of Achilles to fight for his son proper burial. This is resembles in Salammbo when Salammbo goes back to Matho to get her veil back even if it is meant putting her life at risk. These events leads to the text, “And so the Trojans buried Hector breaker of horses”. This text emphasizes that the Trojans thankfulness and gratitude to be able to bury their own. Even though Hectors was a skilled fighter, “breaker of horses”, he was not strong enough to with stand the confident and murderous Achilles. This is a very powerful message because it displays a very strong relationship between Hectors and his father that the Trojans were able to bury Hector the
At times, the dissimilarity between the personalities of Hector and Achilles appear insurmountably vast. Just the introductions of both characters illuminate the stark distinctions between the two. The Iliad opens by referencing one of many selfish deeds committed by Achilles and its dire consequences. Out of rage, he takes advantage of his supernatural lineage and requests that his mother, Thetis, sway Zeus in favor of Trojans. Agamemnon alone offended Achilles by insulting him and confiscating his war prize, yet Achilles’ rage cost the entire greek army “incalculable pain, pitched countless souls of heroes into Hades dark” (1.3-4). Hector’s actions in Book VI show him to be a selfless hero. Unlike Hercules, who concerns himself with the gods when they assist his desire for timé, Hector reveres the gods. He refuses to pour a libation to honor Zeus with hands covered in dirt and blood blood. Achilles actions only benefited himself by causing the army feel that they needed him to succeed. He shows no compassion or remorse for those who are struck down due ...
Hector is just mainly a good person. He has his flaws just like every other person who ever lived, but it seems as if his strengths outweighed his flaws. Hector loves his wife and his son more than he loves himself. He was loyal to his wife and wanted the very best for his son. He left them to go fight because he knew it was what he had to do for Troy (Homer 79). In today’s world, people do not merely look for someone who is a great warrior, but also someone who is an overall good person. Hector is very brave and reasonable. He is very courageous and will fight for his country no matter what the cost. Hector does not act like a child in difficult situations like Achilles does, but he acts like a mature man. Along with Hector being a good person, he is also a great warrior on top of all that. The modern world needs somebody they can look up to who acts in a positive way. Hector never turned against his own country like Achilles did when he wanted Zeus to be on the Trojan’s side (Homer 13). The people in ancient times chose Achilles rather than Hector merely because Achilles is an outstanding warrior and he is part god. Fighting is what Achilles excels at, and at that time, that was really the only aspect that mattered. It does not matter that Achilles is selfish, stubborn, and prideful, as long as he can fight well for his country. The Greeks were actually hurt by this because Achilles did not even end up fighting for his country until his best friend died. His stubbornness outweighed his greatness (Homer 178). Achilles was the greatest warrior physically, but he was far from the greatest