My Hero Essay

Qualities of a Hero We as humans, idolize people from all over the world for their remarkable actions, and ways of life. These people are often referred to as heroes, whether it is Superman, or a local community heroes, they all share something in common, and it’s not a cape. So what makes them heroes? It all trickles down to their character traits. While there is a myriad of traits that heroes possess, the most significant ones are the bravery, the willingness to ask for help, and the strength…

Incredible, Marlin, and Beowulf. What do all of those characters have in common? They’re all heroes. After hearing five familiar names, you may wonder who Beowulf is. Beowulf is a hero and this is his story. The graphic novel, Beowulf, by Gareth Hinds is an epic poem made up of three books. Each book features the hero known as Beowulf, the son of Ecgtheow. In the novel, Beowulf faces many challenges and goes on many quests. Time after time, he protects his people from the great dangers in their…

Katniss Everdeen’s Hero Journey The morning of the reaping, Katniss assumed it was going to be like all the others. She never expected that just one piece of paper would cause her to go on a crazy adventure. From that morning on, Katniss would become a whole new person. She would become more confident and powerful, rather than a poor beggar. Through Katniss’ journey, she will go through certain steps that will transform her into a hero. Her first step would be the call to the adventure. At the…

According to Webster's Dictionary, the definition of a hero is one that shows great courage. It is a broad definition, that could mean a number of things to different people. Whether the person is famous and well known or barely talked about at all. In my opinion, a hero is someone who is determined, forgiving, and courageous. When the word hero comes to mind, one of the first names I think of is Louis Zamperini. Louis began his life as a troubled boy. He became so much of a nuisance his…

girlfriend Célimène is weakening. Evidently, Célimène is a coquetry which bring upon conflicts between Alceste and the flirtatious men. A hero, according to the dictionary.com, “is a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model”. Bravery, strength, empathy, altruism are some of the qualities of a hero. Accordingly, it is often presumed that…

Hero’s are everyday people that have done something for the greater good. A hero is a person who has gone out of their way to help or save something or someone from danger. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a hero as, a person, typically a man who is admired for having courage or having outstanding achievements (Merriam-Webster). In my opinion this book definition is wrong, because heroes aren’t just men. Heroes can range from being a small town sports team that just won a state…

“Nothing is given to man on earth - struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible - the hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen.” - Andrew Bernstein. I concur with Mr. Bernstein, life's a struggle, and heroes are the ones who can push through without letting obstacles get in their way. However, heroism is different to everyone. To some, it might be to look impressive or act above the ordinary, and to others, it might be to…

unstereotypical definition of a hero. Heroes, we think of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin as historical heroes, however, heroes can be anyone, anywhere, and at anytime. In “Where I Find my Heroes” by Oliver Stone gives examples of everyday…

What is and makes an epic hero? An unknown person wrote Beowulf in 1000 A.D based in 500 A.D. Homer wrote the Iliad in 1200 B.C. These poems are based on two main characters Beowulf and Achilles. Both Beowulf and Achilles fulfill the role of an epic hero, but also are unique warriors due to their individual cultural differences. What reflects each warrior’s individual cultural differences? Beowulf comes from a culture where fighting is all they do. Also his culture strongly believes in glory.…

“Hard times don’t create heroes. It’s during hard times when the hero within us reveal themselves.” That quote couldn’t be truer for the character Beowulf. Being a hero doesn’t mean one who tries his best to better humanity but wants nothing in return even recognition. No dictionary definition includes that. If that were true then we would be spitting in the eyes of our heroes instead of thanking them. Being a hero’s means being willing to risk ones life for other. It means that fixation on the…