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In "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats, the speaker asserts that the best people "lack all conviction," while the worst are "full of passionate intensity." How does this statement apply to the speakers in "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"? What characteristics of the modern world make it difficult, if not impossible, to be heroic in the traditional sense?

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Yes it could and it would be possible

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An Irish who foresees his death is regarded as the one where death cannot be avoided may be due to an aircraft crash possible to happen or hijack in the plane.

A hero in the traditional sense is someone capable of letting go of himself to fight for others' well-being and safety. Heroes are supposed to be brave, smart, and, above all, altruistic. They must be willing to sacrifice it all to do the right thing.

However, one of the things the modern world has taught us is to put ourselves first. We are no longer willing to sacrifice part or all of our lives for the sake of others. Quite the contrary, what we treasure the most now are personal, individual accomplishments.

They can come in many forms: Buying the things you desire, traveling to several countries because it seems to be what everyone does, climbing the corporate ladder etc.

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