How did Alexander create his own myth?
I think Alexander could have created a very big myth. First, he hired a person to record everything that he did. Having said this, Alexander wouldn't want all the bad things written down, so the journal probably makes Alexander look like nothing he did was bad. This might have party given him his name Alexander "the Great". Alexander the great seemed like the type of person that would be some what full of himself, so this could be very true. Also, Alexander was a very courageous person. In the first battle against the Persians, Alexander used very strategical plans and stayed standing strong even though his forces were much smaller than Persia's. Also, Alexander charged right at the front of Persia's forces because he wasn't afraid, it was like he didn't even care if had got very badly injured. In class, we learned that when Alexander died (because he got sick) he had dozens of scars from being stabbed in battle. This shows that he was very courageous and just kept fighting through everything. Knowing all of this, many people could make up many myths about his many battles, his wounds, or his plans because they were pretty good. For instance, Mr. Wojo said that some people thought that Alexander was immortal because he had so many wounds and lived through all of that, especially in that time period where medical use wasn't that good. I would defiantly say that Alexander created his own myth.
You have very interesting thoughts on Alexander the Great. I really agree with your main points. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteYou have many great points in you writing. I like all of you facts. The only thing that I think could help is if you had more detail to some of your points. Other than that it is great!
ReplyDeleteBe specific about some things not directly related to battle. How did Alexander's whole persona exhibit what you call "someone who was somewhat full of himself"; and -- importantly -- did he have the stuff to back-up his big ego?
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