What is a hero? A hero is someone who helps others in their time of need. A hero is someone who helps and tries to understand. A hero is brave and a modest person. So basically a hero is someone who loves. People’s definition of a hero is someone who has powers beyond our imagination but the truth is that there are heroes all around us. First we have to look at the real world and then you would notice that there are heroes all around us. For example Lincoln and Douglass were considered heroes because
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doing something greater than himself‚ in this case‚ the possibility of losing his life in order to ensure his people’s safety‚ Kevlar is Joseph Campbell’s definition of a hero. It is not easy to act on something such as Kevlar’s job leading to why many think of him as a hero. But what is overlooked are the hidden roles
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Over time‚ the definition of a hero has changed since the Anglo-Saxons to today in Hollywood. Because the definition of a hero has changed over time‚ who our heroes are and what makes them a hero has changed also. The Mirriam-Webster Dictionary explains that a hero is “a person admired for great deeds or fine qualities.” To me‚ that means that a hero would be selfless‚ honest‚ and hardworking. Hollywood believes that a hero is someone who is attractive‚ rich‚ and successful in business. The way
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Americas Heroes The first thing I would like to say is the definition of a hero "Someone who behaves selflessly‚ usually at considerable personal risk and sacrifice‚ to comfort or empower others and to make the world a better place." The reason that I am writing about this is that it has been brought to my attention about military personnel‚ firefighters‚ and police officers being considered hero’s. One of the main reasons that they are viewed as heroes is that all of the jobs that they participate
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The definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. “People who go to work everyday‚ make sacrifices to raise families‚ and get through life without hurting other people if they can help it-those are the real heros”‚ this quote by Dean Koontz‚ means to me that everyone can be a hero. Everyone can be a hero by standing up for something that they truly‚ deeply care about. Some people say that a hero is only someone extraordinary
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My Hero What do you think of when you hear the word hero? The dictionary states that the word hero means a person who‚ in the opinion of others‚ has special achievements‚ abilities‚ or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal. A hero is someone that is protective‚ does the right thing even when there is no one watching‚ and is always selfless. A hero is someone that is protective. For example whenever my father would hear me talk about something stupid i would want to do or someone
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Has anyone ever thought about what makes a hero? Do Batman and Superman come to mind? When people think of a hero they think of a person with special powers who protects the lives of innocent people from scary evil villains. This however‚ is not what defines a true hero. Three attributes that make a true hero are performing charity work‚ putting others before themselves‚ and being someone’s idol. Performing charity work is a key feature a true hero should possess. One may say‚ “Superheroes save
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A hero doesn’t have to fly or be super rich to be a hero. A hero can be any normal and everyday person you see walking down the street. When they are faced with a tough challenge they are thinking of others instead of themselves‚ putting themselves in possible danger‚ and not being dishonorable but noble and humble. Heroes are people who are passionate towards others in need more than themselves. As shown in “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass‚ an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass
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regard the sufferings and joys of others only in their relationship to me‚ as food to sustain my spiritual powers.” A hero is defined as the main character of a literary work who combats adversity through impressive qualities of ingenuity and bravery‚ often sacrificing his or her own personal concerns for those of the greater good. However‚ these were not the words of a hero. Since my childhood‚ the protagonists were always exemplary individuals. When presented with the idea of the “Gray Area”
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“There goes my hero‚ watch him as he goes! There goes my hero‚ he’s ordinary!” (Foo Fighters) Heroes are average‚ ordinary people with an extraordinary heart for others; heroes can be conditioned and shaped. This quality exemplifies the fact that anyone can be truly heroic. Being formed by training‚ I believe hero’s are shaped by the following: practice‚ hard work‚ and a militarized state of mind. First‚ the old adage‚ practice makes perfect‚ has been passed around for centuries‚ and it holds
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