Heros in Gilgamesh by David Ferry and Offred The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.

What is a hero? In mythology and legend, a hero, is often of godly ancestry, who is gifted with great courage and strength, distinguished for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. Or, a hero can be a person noted for feats of courage, mainly one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. Finally, a hero can simply be the main character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. There are many …

…David Ferry and Offred of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood are both heroes in their own light. Gilgamesh was a powerful ruler who befriends a rival. Offred was a passive woman who with the help of others was able to escape her society. Works Cited Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale. New York: Random House, Inc. 1998. Ferry, David. Gilgamesh. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1992. <Tab/><Tab/>