My Hero Essay

My Michigan hero is my Mom. Why? Well because she gave up her life of being a teenager and partying and doing dum stuff . And started a new life being a mom a wonderful mom she wanted to do something good.Than she told me what happened in her past when she was pregnant with me. Than the things she told me made me think that I knew she was my hero. It all started when my mom got pregnant at 15 years old. And she knew that giving me up for an adoption wasn't an option. And that she has to pay…

My Michigan Hero Essay If I had to describe how I feel the only way I can is by saying that I feel like a pane of glass that's been shattered and put back together with ductape that doesn't stick, or like I'm drowning in my own depression. One person has always been able to bring me back to a little bit happier state, that person is my 53 year old grandpa who is also a tow truck driver, a semi driver, and a fireman. My grandpa has always been special to me because no matter what I do or how I…

My Hero Everyone has a hero. Someone they look at for inspiration, someone who pushes them to be their best. My hero is Audrey Hepburn. She was born in 1929, in Belgium, worked as a courier in the Dutch resistance during WWII, studied ballet with Sonia Gaskell, worked in the West End, became an actress and one of hollywoods greatest female legends during the golden age, devoted her life to UNICEF, and spoke around six languages- fluently. Audrey is an inspiration to men and women alike. She…

Everyone has a different hero and different views on what makes someone a hero. Some people view heroes as characters in movies or comic books that fly and wear capes, but not me. Being 6'11 with fiery red hair and only half a left, Kevin Laue is my hero. I had the opportunity to meet Kevin last Saturday at a student council convention at Vandebilt. His story touched my heart and made me realize how much I take for granted every day. He first told us about his arm, or lack thereof. He…

no matter what, at least that one person will always be there for me. My mama is my hero. She demonstrates such a heroic attitude. She reminds me in many ways of the epic hero Beowulf. Both Beowulf and my mom are both great examples of a hero. For example, Beowulf displays an attitude of bravery and selflessness. He proves he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his people when he says, “I alone with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall” (L. 260-261 Pg. 48). He was…

My personal Michigan hero is my father. For this essay I chose my father because all my life I have looked up to him, even when I was too young to realize it, because my dad has guided me through life, teaching me valuable life lessons and will always be there for me and my family. My dad has changed so much in his life for my brother and I, spent hours for a day for years raising us to be the people we are today and I could never repay that. At a young age my father’s parents divorced, and he…

“A Hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people.” Told by Debi Mazar. True heroes put others first and not themselves. If they were more worried about themselves they would not be considered a hero. Heroes are everyday people that help others with their needs. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing spokesmen who represented people who wanted to join hands and be equal. In the short Autobiography,Martin Luther King Jr.…

My Modern Hero “ My mission is to rescue. My hope is that one day I won't have to” I have chosen Tia Torres as my modern hero because of her determination and willingness to save those who need saving and help the misguided get back on track. Tia Torres famous not only because of her show Pitbulls and Parolees, or her rescue Villalobos but because of her love for misguided animals and people. Tia Torres came from a broken beginning, she lived with her stepmother who she always called mom and…

All My Sons by Arthur Miller has been argued by many to be a modern tragedy while others claim that his play, All My Sons, cannot be considered a tragedy. However, to truly debate if Miller was able to created a modern tragedy, one must first know what a tragedy is. “Tragedy”, as first coined by Aristotle, a famous Greek philosopher, is defined as a play that portrays the fall of a good character because of a catastrophic mistake by the protagonist. A true tragedy must also evoke pity and fear…

Everyone needs a hero. A hero isn’t just someone who saves lives and helps people get their cat out of a tree. A hero isn't just someone who wears capes and suits and has special powers or crazy weapons. A hero is much more than that. A hero is someone who inspires you to be the best you can be and pursue your dreams. A hero is someone who can always make you feel better and someone who always believes in you. A hero is someone who supports you through the ups and the downs, and they don’t do it…