A Hero of Our Time

A valiant, altruistic hero, commonly referred to as the “classic hero”, has been the predominant trope for thousands of years in thousands of works of literature, but a new breed of savior has recently emerged from the land of fiction, and it is taking the world by storm. This new archetype, branded the “modern hero” is a character that rises from adversity onto the unlikely pedestal of a hero status, fumbling along the way with their own motives, but with a determination to reach their heroic…

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…

What Makes A Hero A Hero? My hero is Kennedy Rowland and she has made a big impact on my life. She is my best friend and without her I do not know if I could have made it through some of the situations in my life. She may not be a superhero, or a hero to everyone else, but to me she is. Having a best friend like her means everything to me. She always knows what to say when I am down, and that is what everybody needs. A hero does not mean they have to save lives, it also means someone who can…

What Makes a Hero? In the article” What Makes a Hero?” Zimbardo (2011) talks about heroism, and he says that research has revealed the answer to what makes people evil. One the hand, that research has not yet found the reason that makes people good. Zimbardo believes that heroism is not the same as altruism. Heroism means to give assistance to who need it, doing activities for free and understanding the cons and the pros, and altruism does not apply all that meanings. The author mentions…

Do you have what it takes to be a truly exemplary hero? If your answer is no, than you are in the same boat as our hero, Bilbo Baggins. But as the age-old adage says, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” In the book The Hobbit by famed British author J.R.R. Tolkien, our protagonist, Bilbo Baggins displays characteristics very similar to those of Beowulf and Sir Gawain. Some say that Bilbo was a coward while others believe he was a mighty hero. Bilbo Baggins matches the example laid down by…

mean in of the word hero? Heroes come in many different shape, sizes, and personalities. Where they come from isn’t a big mystery either. Heroes come from all over the globe. Even the person sitting next to you on the bus could be a hero. The personalities of a hero is important, but it is more of what they do that makes them a hero. The fact that somebody is just being a friend to another human can be one of the most heroic things possible. When looking for the meaning of a hero it can be…

is a hero to you? A hero is different for each individual in the sense that it could be human to one person, a character to another, or multiple figures. Ordinarily, a hero can vary due to the culture, race, age, etc. When the mind is young, it tends to be significantly creative and imaginative, making it livelier and brilliant listening to a kid’s perspective on their hero. Although the idea or definition of a hero has changed in various aspects, it did not change completely. The typical hero…

people think of a hero they tend to imagine the hero’s from cartoons and comic books. People might define heroes as someone who has,”special powers and fights the bad guys.” The definition of a hero is someone who helps an individual, regardless of the situation, without any disregard for his or her own life. A hero can be defined as someone who helps an individual in times of need. A hero is not necessarily defined as someone who has super powers or wears a mask. Instead a hero is anyone…

Description Paragraph Traveling to Buffalo lake was an unforgettable memory; it was a weekend of our first family camping trip. As we got to the campsite we staring to unload then set up are tents for the night. I observed my dad as he set up his it seemed easy well I was mistaken. After several struggles I finally had set it up. That afternoon my parents decide to go fishing while my sister and I went swimming. The sun was so bright it felt like it was 100 degrees outside but as I walked I…

Scott LaBarge. He unquestionably felt strongly that a person having a hero is vitally important. He goes in depth about his personal hero Thoreau, and he claims that he wouldn’t know where he’d be without him (1). He talks about how deep this connection from his hero is through being convinced “that living deliberately meant becoming a philosopher” (1). That is such a powerful statement from Scott, to truly be shaped by your hero is such an amazing accomplishment. Just by that statement alone,…