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The word hero has been used millions of times to describe millions of people; a war hero, a fireman, a policeman, an activist, a single mother, a child who stands up to a bully. There are many more descriptions of a hero, but what exactly makes up a hero? What characteristics are shared by those who are labeled heroes in the eyes of the world? Do they have to accomplish something colossal, or is just being the best person they can be enough to be rewarded with the title? Even though the definition of a hero has been modified over the years, the ingredients that make up a hero seem to remain constant.
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Some of the adjectives that are used when describing a hero include: honor, glory, noble, dedicated, and fearless. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word hero as, “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities” (Webster’s 2004). Webster’s definition provides a good foundation for describing a hero, but it needs to be built upon. The ingredients that make up a hero remain constant no matter the environment, situation, or activity that the person finds themselves in. Whether it is in the trenches during a war or making the final shot of a championship game, a hero finds a way to get the job done. A hero does not seek the spotlight. They do whatever it takes, going above and beyond the call of duty. Heroes do not need super-human strength nor do they need to their faces all over the television; a need simply needs to do what is required of them.
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“Some people argue that there are no longer any heroes” (Rzadekiewicz 2009). The reason for that argument is because there is this statuesque figure that seems to be universally accepted as what a hero is. Society seems to forget that anyone can be a hero because the title is given; it is earned. A father can be a hero to his son, a mother to her children; it is all based on what the dependent person sees in them.
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The word hero has been used millions of times to describe millions of people; a war hero, a fireman, a policeman, an activist, a single mother, a child who stands up to a bully. There are many more descriptions of a hero, but what exactly makes up a hero? What characteristics are shared by those who are labeled heroes in the eyes of the world? Do they have to accomplish something colossal, or is just being the best person they can be enough to be rewarded with the title? Even though the definition of a hero has been modified over the years, the ingredients that make up a hero seem to remain constant.
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Some of the adjectives that are used when describing a hero include: honor, glory, noble, dedicated, and fearless. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word hero as, “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities” (Webster’s 2004). Webster’s definition provides a good foundation for describing a hero, but it needs to be built upon. The ingredients that make up a hero remain constant no matter the environment, situation, or activity that the person finds themselves in. Whether it is in the trenches during a war or making the final shot of a championship game, a hero finds a way to get the job done. A hero does not seek the spotlight. They do whatever it takes, going above and beyond the call of duty. Heroes do not need super-human strength nor do they need to their faces all over the television; a need simply needs to do what is required of them.
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“Some people argue that there are no longer any heroes” (Rzadekiewicz 2009). The reason for that argument is because there is this statuesque figure that seems to be universally accepted as what a hero is. Society seems to forget that anyone can be a hero because the title is given; it is earned. A father can be a hero to his son, a mother to her children; it is all based on what the dependent person sees in them.
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