The dictionary definition of a hero is “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Now, while all of this is true, a hero can be so much more. A hero can be someone who would risk himself for the better of humanity, get what they need need accomplished done well, be a great leader, know when to do the right thing, and be morally balanced and virtuous.…
Ordinary courage is a book that tells the story of an ordinary man who is inlisted in the continental army in the revolutionary war. Joseph Plumb Martin is the young man fighting in this war, at the time he entered he was just a mere 16 year old kid but by the time his time in the continental army was up he became a man. This is a first person memoir of what it was like for a regular person living in a war zone, and dealing with the everyday fears of food shortage, low morale, and danger of attack. This is something that many people in todays world could not handle because even some of the old guys in the military now can handle it. How many sixteen year olds can you say have the maturity to handle this kind of pressure, this book did not glorify the war the way others usually do, the book showed the way the war really was it was brutal and ugly. The revolutionary war was the birth of the nation the same way that Joseph Martin grew up it was really the birth of a man. He grew up alongside the United States. The author wants to show how it was for an average soldier to fight in that particular war, and he is successful in doing so. He wants to strip away any illusions that the reader might have of the nature of war. He writes that he does not want to paint himself as anything like a hero, for he does not see himself as a hero. He sees the war as a terrible experience with suffering and not heroism as the main feature, and the way the story was written you can tell that the war was not glorified. Martin believes in the princibles and ideals that the war was based on, but he was determined to show that the war that was supposed to bring those ideals to reality was actually a very dirty and bloody war.…
He was a hero, he fought without a question. He didn’t fear anything, he followed his mother’s instructions and didn’t talk or trust anyone. He didn't worry or question his courage, or share any sign of self doubt. Henry kept to himself, yet stayed preoccupied with his own speculations of the other men there. Though, when the night fell, Henry and the other soldiers worried that the enemy would appear at any given moment. When the enemy failed to materialize, Henry went back to thinking of the other soldiers and started to inspect their behaviours. Later in the battle, one morning, him and the other soldiers hear distant gunfire, and the regiment begins again. Though he wanted to run,Henry was kept in by his fellow soldiers as the officers goad them toward the battle and realized that even if he wanted to run, the surrounding soldiers would shame and trample him. Hours into the battle, as he passed the corpses, Henry gets vulnerable, and curses the officers who he thinks are leading them to their…
Robert’s hero before the war was Tom Longboat- won the Boston Marathon, Professional World Champion Marathon Runner (Canadian!)- Why narrator chooses Tom Longboat as a hero- shows the war from a Canadian point of view, with all the Canadian battles, Robert Ross, Canadian hero Tom Longboat- Longboat represents someone who uses his body/trains his body- pushes himself to get the most out of his body- presents the human body and what it can accomplish/potential-the body put to use for good- Robert chooses to run because Rowena cannot- through her inability to run he exerts life/hope by running for Rowena.…
This battle is a wake up call for Charley and the soldiers when they lose the Battle of Bull Run. Charley experiences horrific things, that he will not be able to erase from his mind. For example, a soldier near Charley head gets blown off. The first battle traumatized Charley, and vomits in the woods, while hiding behind a tree. Charley fights his second battle and again sees deaths by many soldiers dropping one by one near him. He meets another soldier near his age named Nelson. Charley becomes close with him. He could not find Nelson during this second battle and later finds him on the ground wounded. He is shot in the stomach and will not live. Charley helps Nelson with his last wishes and Nelson shoots himself as Charley walks…
One quality that makes Nathaniel a good Romantic Hero is his good hearted, innocent, pure and helpful manner. Throughout the movie, he displays these characteristics many times. For example, Nathaniel was very close to his family and friends. His parents were killed when he was very young, so he was raised by a Mohican man named Chingachgook, along with his adopted brother Uncas. The family always stuck together and protected each other and helped out others in need. In the movie, Nathaniel helps an English soldier named Duncan, who is escorting the two daughters of an English General named Munro, get to Fort William Henry. Duncan's army is slaughtered by a deceiving guide named Magua, and Nathaniel helped Duncan and the two girls escape. Nathaniel takes them to the…
A hero is a person who believes that their enemy is not inherently malevolent, but also has wit and bravery. A good example of a hero is Benjamin Church. Church was an Englishman who went from leading a small group of men to leading an army. Church was brave, although he was injured he returned to war. church was also compassionate, he is against englishman who enslave or kill innocent Indians. Lastly Church had wit, his tactics for building an effective army and planned attacks were what brought the war to an end.…
In conclusion, Henry reacted normally brave and innocent at the first battle as for he stayed and supported the regiment. Nevertheless, his fear and inner monster eventually ware released and they caught him to flee from the war when it ensued. The explanation is given based on the human nature and imperfection of the main character Henry…
A hero is a character that embodies key traits valued his or her society. For instance, General Lee is considered a hero, because he stood, against all odds, for his state. General Grant, likewise, is a hero, because he was successful in ending the Civil War.…
On the subject of heroism, Maya Angelou once wrote that “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people” (Angelou). The general picture that comes to mind when the word “hero” is said is the idea of Superman or Wonder Woman; however, a true hero is anyone who tries to make their world a better place. Odysseus, the hero in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, fought in the Trojan War and embarked on a ten year journey to return to his kingdom, Ithaca. During his quest to return home, he encounters many supernatural forces that show both his heroic, and not so heroic actions. He faces countless challenges, meets new people, and has to make sacrifices for the overall benefit of his crew (Bowler and Homer 645-705).…
• Courage- Courage is demonstrated by the soldiers in the novel. It is unnatural for someone to risk their life for others, and it takes a lot of courage to do so. Henry Fleming displays courage because he has an inner fear of not being able to be a true hero. He is afraid of his reactions to the battles during that point in time. He feels that he cannot be a real man without first proving his valor. Finally, Henry overcomes his fear, and fights with the confidence that he has never felt before.…
Heroes are seen in all kinds of stories and they are universal characters. They possess qualities that are above the ordinary. They also have a tragic flaw that usually ends up leading to their down fall in the story. They do, however end up learning from their experience and grow through it. The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God has a character that could be described as a hero. The main character, Janie, is a hero because she has extraordinary physical qualities as well as virtues, she has character flaws that lead to her downfall, and she manages to make her fall have some value.…
What is a hero? Many people have different definitions of what a hero can be for example Beowulf. In the story Beowulf, Beowulf the hero is described as a great fighter and a man of tremendous strength. In my opinion a hero is not what the story describes a hero as. my definition of a hero is a good person who does something nice or saves somebody. A hero can also be someone you look up too. The Hollywood's definition of a hero is way different than my definition of a hero their definition of a hero is somebody who saves lives, has supernatural powers and are always protagonist in the stories. Some traits a hero has to make him a hero are they are nice, brave, have powers, caring and are patient. My definition and Hollywood's definition of…
A hero is one who possess noble qualities. For example, in the movie “Mulan”, Mulan has the courage to overcome her fear of not bringing honor to her family by joining an all-male army and imposing…
The definition of a hero is a relatively simple one; a hero is someone who positively impacts others through their actions and accomplishments. While we all have different views on who exactly we see as a hero, there are certain individuals, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln, who have undeniably changed the world and fit this definition. I have found that many of the individuals who society, and I personally, view as great heroes, share a certain set of traits that almost definitely had a large part in their accomplishments. This is why I believe that bravery, selflessness, and determination are three vital traits when it comes to defining what it means to be a hero.…