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    Everyday Hero Definition

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    define the word hero? Well a hero is someone who does outstanding tasks out of courage. A hero is also not selfless‚ and puts others needs before theirs. I would describe a hero as courageous‚ loyal‚ faithful‚ and fearless. A hero is courses because they don’t take a step back when faced with danger or pain. In other words‚ they are very brave. A hero is also loyal because they stay in allegiance to whoever they are helping‚ and they show constant support. Other words that describe a hero is faithful

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    The Epic Hero: Odysseus

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    I would say that Odysseus is a hero because of these traits that he portrays throughout the book: -he watches out for his crew while he is on his voyage to get home. -give a definition of heroism and what it means to you and how Odysseus achieves this. -Odysseus also proves that he is a hero by wanting to get home also the ways that people would say that he is not a representation of a hero is that he showed little compassion for when his crew mates died‚ and moved on very quickly and wanted

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    Epic Hero Essay

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    Katniss from The Hunger Games‚ by Suzanne Collins‚ establish themselves as superior epic heroes through their intelligent utilization of the twenty-five epic hero steps‚ along with their astounding courage‚ bravery‚ and endurance which ultimately transforms them into three epic heroes that will never be forgotten. As an epic hero the first hero journey step‚ The Call to Adventure‚ acts as one of most important steps‚ as it begins ones strenuous expedition towards victory and triumph.

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    The Mark of a True Hero

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    The Mark of a True Hero Abraham Lincoln once said‚ "Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure." Upon hearing this‚ the first thing that comes to one’s mind might probably be‚ “Who are the true heroes of our nation?” The answer to this baffling question is‚ indeed‚ very simple. A true hero is someone who is willing to help those who are in need in any way deemed possible. Undoubtedly‚ everyone who puts out a hand to help a stranger can be considered as heroes in their own little

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    Hamlet Anti Hero

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    Heroes do not succumb to temptation or doubt; they know what is good and overcome the evil forces. However‚ Hamlet doesn’t quite meet this. That is why Hamlet is considered an “Anti-Hero”‚ which is a protagonist who has many flaws such as greed‚ pride‚ or a lack of care. In Hamlet’s case he lacks ambition‚ and can also be quite rude. For example he treats Ophelia quite poorly‚ even though she didn’t really deserve it. Hamlet is very

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    In the animated film‚ Hercules‚ the viewer can watch the modern day twist on the legendary Greek hero Heracles (Hercules) as he advances through his heroic journey. Although the original myth slightly varies from the film‚ both sources carry strong and necessary elements that are needed for the completion of the hero’s quest. Therefore the basic plot of the movie must be explained for us to discover the many hidden archetypes within.  Hercules’ quest begins when he is challenged to find out whether

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    Hero Definition Essay

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    What is your definition of a hero?  What kinds of things do heroes do that ordinary people do not do?  Why do you think they do those things? When I think of a hero‚ I think of someone that goes that extra mile to take care of his or her own and others. A hero is someone who is courageous‚ brave‚ and fearless. Someone that is not selfish and will do anything needed even if it means that they could get hurt. Heroes do things like charity and volunteering‚ or they deliver kind acts to strangers without

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    Ransom: Hero and Achilles

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    Ransom Qualities of the ‘epic’ hero: Heroes embody the values of their civilisation * Wisdom * Humility * Compassion * Endurance * Honour * Integrity * Bravery Key Quotes: Mortality: “a hero’s death out there in full sunlight under the gaze of gods and men‚ for which the hardened self‚ the hardened body‚ had to be daily exercised and prepared” Hero: “to break free of the obligation of being always the hero…to take on the lighter bond of simply being man” Human condition:

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    Hero and Noble Birth

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    Epic Hero Essay Beowulf is an epic hero with extraordinary strength. A true hero does not fear death‚ but instead risks all that he is for what he believes to be right and moral. Epic heroes are of noble birth and fight for people. They will travel far distances to accomplish what they are setting out to do. Heroes all share the characteristic of their willingness to die in their effort to accomplish their heroic act‚ making the act in it heroic. Beowulf is an epic hero because he

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    Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger Everyone has a hero either it’s your mom‚ dad‚ or great great grandpa. How about American heroes like Rosa Parks or Nelson Mandela? Chesley Sullenberger or Sully for short was the first man ever to land a plane in water with saving 155 people due to a bird strike in its engines. Sully was born January 23‚ 1951 with a family of three. His mother and father named Pauline Hanna and Chesley Burnett Sullenberger‚ and older sister Mary Sullenberger Wilson. In June 17

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