Philip Katz Definition Of A Hero

“...A hero means you step across the line and are willing to make a sacrifice, so heroes are always making a sacrifice.Heroes always take a risk.Heroes always doing something that most people don’t and we want to change.I want to democratise heroism to say any of us can be a hero”-Philip Zimbardo.In 2011 Fucson, Arizona, an act of heroism was happening in the parking lot of Safeway.A massive shooting was happening which resulted in 6 dead and 14 injured.The “bystanders” who were watching the scene, risked their lives to stop the gunman.One man in particular whose name is “Bill Badger” tackled the gunman while he was still shooting.It didn’t end well because he took a bullet to the head and some minor injuries but survied at the least.This man risked and sacrificed his life to save others.A hero is stepping up, begin brave, taking risks and sacrificing anything. …show more content…
This quote explains why societies continue to idolize heroes or even create fictional characters if they cannot find one in real-life. Heroes always serve as models to show the best in humanity.Bertolt Brecht a poet explains the consequences of society's existence without heroic characters, stating, "Unhappy is the land without heroes”.Heroes inspire others to stand up to bullies.They inspire others to make big changes in their lives.Heroism is putting yourself on the line compromising between your life, your freedom, your reputation, or even your