Courage

Coming to the New World in the seventeenth century was an opportunity for English writers to establish a sense of who they are. Captain John Smith and Governor William Bradford were two significant figures in the early years of the English colonies. Both Bradford and Smith’s writings reveal an interest in defining their identity, their goals and purposes, as well as their relationship to the New World and its inhabitants. Through their accounts of their time in the New World, Smith and…

Everyone has a hero, either it's their mom, dad, family member, or whoever it maybe. A hero to me is someone who drives you to do better and that can be anyone. Beowulf was the anglo- saxon’s hero because he was believed to be the man and the most powerful during his reign, my hero isn’t even a powerful fighter but he as strong and considered a king and that is Lebron James. To me he is a leader, very reliable, and will be unforgettable, and Beowulf and Lebron has a lot of similar traits During…

What does it take to be a hero? Firefighters are considered heroes because they save people from fires. Solders are also considered heros. They fight for the country and freedom. Not all heros have to be adults. Johnny cade who is 16 is also a hero. Johnny is a brave kid this is one of his traits that makes him a hero. Johnny did a lot that him a brave person. Johnny saved his best friend ponyboy's life but in the mix he had also killed another teen. The night that he helped ponyboy he was…

As Hercules once said, a true hero isn't measured by the size or strength, but by the strength of his heart. Johnny had a big heart in The outsiders, by S.E. Hinton. He may not have been strong or big but he has a giant heart. I think Cherry is a hero because she changed her side for the greater good. She also stood up for what she believed in by stopping Bob and his friends from hurting Ponyboy and Johnny. She was nice to them at the movie drive in and was being nice to them. Dallas is a…

What makes a hero? The traits of a hero are brave, smart, caring. In each person there’s something that person can do that someone else can’t do. Check out what johnny has done. He has done all the tasks and he has all the traits to make up of a hero. Johnny is an amazing person. The boy always treated johnny as the gang pet. But in the end johnny is the one. First, What does brave mean? How does a person become called brave?Someone who is brave is a person who will risk their life…

I n the story Treasure Island, within chapter 20, Captain Smollett was offered two deals which were hard to choose from. One of the deals was to stop fighting, hand over the map, and make sure the treasure is on the ship. Once Silver is notified that the treasure is safely on the ship, he will be willing to drop Captain Smollett’s men off somewhere safe. The other deal is known to be that the fighting stops, the map is handed over and Silver will leave without them. He makes a promise that he…

Hero Definition Essay “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” (Joseph Campbell). Heroes are the cornerstone of society. They are the people to admire and look up to. Heroism is interpreted in many ways, but what exactly is the correct definition? A true hero benefits others before themselves, is dedicated, but they are not always acknowledged for their good deeds. People who benefit others before themselves show that they care more…

A hero can be anyone, and a specific person can be a hero to someone. In my opinion, A hero has a warm heart. A warm-hearted person is caring and support others and that's what a true hero is to me. A hero who saves others and support others with a caring warm heart not doing it for fun or for the money. I know one hero is very special to me and is the first one to make me think how a real hero should be like; that person is my grandfather. My grandfather is a hero to me, because he has shown…

When you are reading two stories, do you ever notice the similarities and differences? Well, “The Smallest Dragonboy” and How to Train Your Dragon are two exciting tales of two young boys: K’van and Hiccup. They both involve dragons that help them positively impact their homeland, yet their relationships between humans and dragons are opposite. The protagonists in the stories both change their community significantly. In “The Smallest Dragonboy”, the text states, “... the smallest dragonboy and…

Resiliency is “the ability to bounce back.” Resilient people are often the heroes of our stories and the ones we always look up to. Psychology researchers study whether some of us are born more resilient than others. They also wonder whether strength can be taught and what it takes to survive and thrive. One character who embodies the title “resilient” is Marcus Luttrell. Marcus Luttrell is the main character of a book written by himself called, Lone Survivor. In March 1999, he joined the…