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Old Man and the Sea vs. Cool Hand Luke: Hero
Summary: Compares Santiago in Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man in the Sea and Luke in the movie "Cool Hand Luke" with respect to their heroic qualities.
A hero can be defined as a man with great strength, courage, or ability who is considered to be a model or an ideal. Heroism is often associated with perseverance, poise under pressure, and a strong sense of duty or honor. Although a hero prefers to succeed and triumph, he should not be confused with a cheater or a dishonest person who puts victory before anything or anyone else. A cheater is a person who deceives people and is focused solely on the final outcome. A hero believes that victory over hostile forces is not necessary as long as one demonstrates intelligence, honor, and courage in defeat. Such a profound view of life can lead to heroes often becoming loners, as their beliefs do not always fit in with the world's literal way of thinking. Such is the case with Luke in the movie "Cool Hand Luke" and...
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