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    Everyone has their own interpretation of a hero, and anyone can argue about what traits a hero has to have. The problem is that almost everyone, other than me of course, is absolutely incorrect. I am here to set the record straight on what a true hero actually is, and all the components that go into making a true hero. The knowledge I am about to bestow upon you, the reader, is known by very few and must be protected and kept secret at all cost. Pay very close attention to the traits that I…

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    The word hero is known to almost all people that are familiar with the English language. In addition, if one was told to give examples of a hero, the list could range from people they envy to those they feel or think are heroes. However, if someone would ask people to define the word, very few who would give the right meaning. A hero can be defined differently by various indicators; a hero can be someone’s role model based on their occupation or an individual who did a great deed that helped…

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    Not all heroes wear capes. While some other people think that other heroes can come in scrubs and coats. Yea a doctor, his name is Ben Carson. He’s a hero to me because his dedication, live saving, and inspiration character. I believe doctors are warriors god sent down from heaven to help people. The reason why I consider him a hero is he wanted to be a doctor to save life’s out there. He dedicated himself to school, he studied every day and was on top of his grades. Like many other doctors…

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    The British naturalist and politician John Lubbock wrote, "your character will be what you yourself choose to make it".Othello is a tragic hero.The antagonist Iago is the vengeful villain in the story.Opponents incorrectly think that character choose their own traits.Although characters will be what you choose to make it, it should be known that characters cannot control their own traits. First, emotions because a character is full of emotions and anger.Anger is when you have a lot of rage…

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    What Makes A Modern Day Hero? What is your favorite hero? Batman, Superman, Wonder Women, these are popular examples of heroism. No one thinks of heroes such as Hercules, Rick Rescorla, or Beowulf. Although, people think of heroes as a fictional figure that saves the day when evil is near, heroes are as real as the sky is blue. Beowulf may be an epic hero now, but at a point in time, Beowulf was a serious hero that saved lives, much like Rick Rescorla. Rescorla saved 2,700 lives with others were…

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    When someone thinks ‘Hero’ what pops into their head? Maybe they add a ‘super’ in front of it, or maybe they think of the Superman himself. The definition of Hero is ‘One that shows great courage or bravery.’ Society has discovered a new kind of ‘hero.’ The famous celebrities that appear in movies and on magazine covers, but does being famous make someone a hero? Being famous or starring in a movie, doesn’t make someone a hero. Some examples of heroes are Eddie Hamilton, William Kyle Carpenter,…

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    What makes a hero? What makes them stand out? What makes a hero is someone that does something out of the ordinary and makes a difference. What heroes have that make them different is their drive and determination to make the world a better place. Susan B Anthony was an amazing hero because of the life she lead, her accomplishments in women's rights, and the legacy she left behind. Before Anthony could leave her legacy she had to grow up. Susan B Anthony was born February 15, 1820 in Adams,…

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    Tristan creighton My Hero Marcus Luttrell was surrounded by enemy militants with nowhere to go . Marcus is in enemy territory miles away from home and all his comrades died. When he finds something that saves his life. Marcus was with three other people including Michael, Matthew, and Danny. They were all stationed in Afghanistan. They were all supposed to scout out the Afghanistan t group activity. This incident happened at the Slopey Mountains of Sawtalo Sar. They were ambushed near the top…

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    What defines an individual to be considered a hero in today’s society? With the utter amount of shameful violence, rotten corruption, and hideous bigotry in today’s world, there is still a glimmer of hope for the future of mankind as a whole.What defines a hero is one’s actions, how that individual carries out their responsibilities, and speaks on equality for all people.There are an abounding amount of hero in the world but only few can overcome their own personal quarles, and gain recognition…

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    Hamlet The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare tells the story of a tragic hero named Hamlet. Not just any character in a piece of literature can obtain the title of a tragic hero. For a character to develop into a tragic hero they need a sympathetic quality to them. Hamlet feels depressed for the whole play. Only two months earlier, Hamlet’s father passed away, this contributes to his depression. “But two months dead-nay, not so much not two-/ so excellent a king…” (1. 2.140-141). Everyone…

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