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    Heroes are people who aren’t recognized by society that do something extraordinary. Sometimes they even risk their own lives to save others. A hero is a person who is brave who is idealized for courage. A hero has outstanding achievements. Three individuals who epitomize what it means to be a hero are that are heroes to me are Moira Smith, Jack Beaton, and Taylor Winston. Moira Smith was an officer who worked in New York. Moira was the first person to report that one of the Twin Towers was…

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    What made Odysseus an epic hero? Well, one thing that made him an epic hero was his intelligence. He showed his intelligence once when he told the cyclops his name was nobody. He also showed intelligence when he came up with the Trojan horse. That is one reason he is considered an epic hero. In order to be a hero a key quality you need is intelligence. That is almost better than strength. To have intelligence is such a blessing if you are a god. You can use strategy and outsmart them if you know…

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    the deeds of heroic warriors. The poems reflected the reality of this lifetime. To the Anglo-Saxon these epic poems were far more than a simple entertainment, it was history lesson, moral sermon, it instilling cultural prick ,and teaching how true hero should behave like in Beowulf poem , beowulf represented the heroic figure he was fearless ,helpful,strong , generous ,and honest. Beowulf , like any other epic poems , was written in the pagan form,and was an oral art form…

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    What Defines a Hero? Many people think that you have to have superpowers to be a hero, but I would disagree. Do you have to be able to fly to be a hero? Or shoot lasers out of your eyes? Or can you just be a normal citizen who helps people in need. In this essay I will be talking about how someone needs to act, what they need to do, and what traits you can’t possess to be a hero. If you are or want to be a hero then you will need to be able to act fast. For example, if someone spills their…

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    people are asked what makes someone a hero they think of people with superpowers, who use their powers to fight villains; soldiers who fight for the freedom of their countries; fictional heroes who face challenges along a great journey; or even someone who helps an old lady across a busy street. The dictionary defines a hero as, “A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” All of these characteristics could define a hero, or…

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    According to the dictionary, a hero is a person, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. For the most part the dictionary is correct, but what it doesn’t state is what truly makes someone a hero. Many claim they fall under the dictionary’s definition and because of that they claim to actually be a hero. Truthfully there are very few heroes out there. A hero is not someone who claims to have helped someone out. It is someone who takes their words and…

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    What makes anyone a hero. What makes them a hero is, humbleness, bravery, they are the protectors of us all. Therefore, if someone is willing to help you for nothing in return other than maybe help one day in return is a hero. They don’t do it for them self’s they do it for you. A hero can be anyone your neighbor, you friend, you pet, your parents anyone. They do it to help the community, to help ensure the safety of the people and the community. As a result, police officers they do exactly that…

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    Had it come to your mind what a hero is? A hero is someone who is there when there is a problem, fights evil with the power of good, and maintains peace in the world of darkness. If you think these people exist, then you might be living in a fictional world full of imagination. The definition of heroes vary from a person to another depending on the situations experienced. Super heroes with super powers could be sometimes parents or even best friends. Heroism is the act of being optimistic along…

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    What makes Harriet Tubman a hero- past, present, and future? Harriet Tubman was a hero is a hero and will keep on being a hero for the many things that she had done. She is a hero because she had done many things for other people like risking her life and many things. The word hero means a person that is admired or idealized for something courageous or outstanding a hero this year are firefighters because they save multiple people's lives. Harriet Tubman is a hero because she had lead many…

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    What Makes a Hero a Hero As we go about a sunny day in California, happy and free, under the same sun, our brave soldiers are risking their lives to keep us safe. As we get ready to go to sleep, doctors and nurses are performing life-saving surgeries. As we are sleeping soundly, policemen begin their patrol of the city. Underneath these uniforms, these men and women are ordinary people like us. They are mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. They have families and children. But when they…

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