Alexander the Great, was he a Hero or Villian? 

Individual Stances: 

Phoenix Odom- In my opinion Alexander was neither a hero nor a villain. He wanted something for himself, which is selfish, but the goal was for the greater good. He went to war killing millions regardless oof their occupation; however, he also was loved by many people. Alexander was a great example of balance, neither his nor his bad are more dominant.

Avery Babykin- I believe that Alexander the Great was a villain that was viewed as a hero. He killed when killing was not needed. When people saw him coming they jumped off buildings so they could die with their family and not be forced into slavery or murdered. That is the reaction people would have to a villain, not a hero. I also believe that if you could harm your friends you are the equivalent of a villain. He killed his friends, and even his family, on many occasions.  However, I do believe that to his people he was a hero. Just not if you were on any other side. 

Christopher Sloyer-  I personally believe that Alexander had all intention on doing the things he did for the for his people, but made some foolish and pointless errors on the way. His intent, to expand the Roman empire for the good of the empire was good, but as the saying goes, "You can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs." Which is where the errors came in, such as the drinking, the mass executions, and him killing his friends and family. But besides these issues, where only a little smudge on the big picture. 

Alyssa Connor - In my most honest opinion, Alexander the Great was neither a hero or a villain, but a mixture of both. He wanted the best for his people, doing everything he possible could to achieve that, but he sought it out in a bloody way. He slaughtered entire populations as he conquered neighboring nations. When he was being merciful, he would either kill the men and sell the women and children or he would leave them under his rule with the penalty of heavy taxes. Although he did all these terrible things, he sent all the money to his people in Macedonia and paid his troops handsomely.