“Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!” (Quotes 1) This quote from the Adventures of Superman is usually what comes to mind when the word hero is mentioned. Superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and Spiderman have abnormal powers that allow them to be transformed from ordinary men into idols that always succeed in their quest to save the people and the world. But, are they the only heroes? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a hero is “admired for achievements and noble qualities and one who shows great courage.” Based upon this definition and how society interprets the definition, there
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All cultures have their own heroes, both mythical and real. Some heroes are perfect. They are strong both mentally and physically with the highest of standards that inspire others to be just like them. These are the heroes generally found in comic books, fantasy stories, and fairy tales. Misfits in society are unlikely heroes. They are usually outcasts that find some way to overcome their differences from others or use the differences to their advantages. Harry Potter and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer would examples of misfit heroes. Historical heroes, such as George Washington, Harriet Tubman, and Gandhi, became distinguished by using their leadership skills and influence to make a difference in the world. Greek and Roman mythology had heroes, such as Zeus and Venus, which represented different aspects of the world at that time. In our everyday lives, the word hero is often associated with police officers, firefighters, and the militia because of the heroic acts that may come with their job. And then, there are the unsung heroes. These are the common, everyday people that inspire others and work to make the world a better place to live for everyone that do not want or need recognition for their acts. Some people do not even know that they are another person’s hero. Based upon their actions, another person can look up to and want to be like someone else. In each case, heroes are important in shaping people’s
All cultures have their own heroes, both mythical and real. Some heroes are perfect. They are strong both mentally and physically with the highest of standards that inspire others to be just like them. These are the heroes generally found in comic books, fantasy stories, and fairy tales. Misfits in society are unlikely heroes. They are usually outcasts that find some way to overcome their differences from others or use the differences to their advantages. Harry Potter and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer would examples of misfit heroes. Historical heroes, such as George Washington, Harriet Tubman, and Gandhi, became distinguished by using their leadership skills and influence to make a difference in the world. Greek and Roman mythology had heroes, such as Zeus and Venus, which represented different aspects of the world at that time. In our everyday lives, the word hero is often associated with police officers, firefighters, and the militia because of the heroic acts that may come with their job. And then, there are the unsung heroes. These are the common, everyday people that inspire others and work to make the world a better place to live for everyone that do not want or need recognition for their acts. Some people do not even know that they are another person’s hero. Based upon their actions, another person can look up to and want to be like someone else. In each case, heroes are important in shaping people’s