Does the world we live in have heroes? In the society to which we give in, the hero becomes a hero by achieving what he believes in for the surpassing of others. A hero is always seen as a potential paragon. A hero becomes known to many because of what he has done and his heroic qualities. An epic hero is the protagonist and the hero becomes a legend because of his heroic actions towards his nation, race or culture. Ulysses is considered “larger than life”, he is respected and loved by many. Odysseus left a mark on this world and is considered by the people as an epic hero. Emmeline Pankhurst fought for many women and was admired by many. She fights for what she believes in and in the face of adversity. Odysseus fought for the Greeks and brought them victory. Emmeline also fights for the race of women and what she believes in, even though she faces many tragic and emotional obstacles, her strong will and determination for women's rights has not stopped. The difference between Odysseus and Emmeline, Odysseus uses violence to accomplish what he and his nation believe in and in ancient Greek times, most conflicts were resolved through violence, although Emmeline used speeches to prove his point and creates women's suffrage in his state that women are also human beings with rights just like men. Emmeline Pankhurst can be considered an epic heroine. Like Ulysses, Emmeline fights for the rights of the female race, she also faces many obstacles but overcomes them thanks to her importance. Ulysses and Emmeline Pankhurst are both considered larger than life. In the poem the Odyssey, when Odysseus went to Circe, she did not enchant him because the gods protect him, which shows his importance, he has the...... middle of paper...... antry and loyalty to one's country and family. Like Emmeline, she sacrificed the time she would have spent with her children and went to protest and started an organization for women's suffrage. She gave up her freedom to prove that women deserve the right to vote. During Odysseus' long journey he faced many obstacles, the Cyclops, Circe and many others, but he did not give up. Emmeline Pankhurst is one of the most important people in history who will be remembered forever, her place in this world will always be remembered and respected. Works Cited "BBC- history - Emmeline Pankhurst. "History. NP, sd web.January 15, 2013 “Heroes of the 20th century”. Emmeline Pankhurst's Heroes File. NP, January 14, 2001. Internet. January 17, 2013 “The Language of Literature” – Fitz Jared, The OdysseyPankhurst Emmeline. “Emmeline Pankhurst: Liberty or Death.” November 13 1913.