Christopher Reeve

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…

Hannah Sumoba Fron English, 5th Hour Hero Definition Essay October, 26, 2016 What is a Hero? What is a true hero? When people think of heroes, they often think of the famous, strong superheroes like, Batman, Superman, The Flash, etc. But that isn’t necessarily the case. Heroes can also be everyday people that are selfless and sacrificial, inspiring while facing challenges, and see the brighter side to negative events. Heroes are selfless and sacrificial. For example, the 9/11 hero, Wells…

The hero, one of the most famous archetypes of all time, appears in countless literatures, myths, religions, and stories of folklore. A hero, someone who is admired for their courage, achievements, or noble qualities would make an excellent archetype for educators to teach as it is extremely prevalent throughout the world. In The Road by Cormac McCarthy, the father exhibits heroism as one of the last humans on earth. In the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter demonstrates his heroic abilities as a…

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” (Christopher Reeve). This quote by Christopher Reeve touches on what a true hero is supposed to be and is. Hero’s are supposed to have traits of selflessness, perseverance, intelligence, bravery, ect. One amazing hero is the son of Zeus and Danaë, young demigod, Perseus of Olympia. Perseus’s intelligence, bravery and selflessness is what ultimately carries him through many…

A true hero is one who finds the courage, willpower, and passion to help others in their character. Once these three characteristics are met, any individual will have the strength in them to endure even the toughest challenges life can throw at them. Welles Crowther certainly had all three aspects of character. As reported by witnesses of Crowther’s actions, and as stated in “Saved on 9/11, by the Man in the Red Bandanna,” “He used it to put out some blazes and assigned a woman, Ling Young, to…

Kyle Maynard, born with no arms or legs, persevered to become second in the state wrestling competition and the first amputee without any prosthetic limbs to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This book, No Excuses, by Kyle Maynard is an autobiography of the fighter, who believed he could be equal to everyone else and strived to be. Kyle Maynard was born on March 24, 1986, in Georgia with a disease called congenital amputation. This disease causes birth without certain limbs but rarely caused children to…

Being Extraordinary Willie Burton is an extraordinary and an inspirational person. Willie faces cerebral palsy where he stutters when he talks. His lower body is numb and isn’t able to walk. Willie is inspirational because he faced a congenital disorder of movement, and posture which cannot be cured, treatment may help, but that didn't stop him from what he loves doing which is wrestling. Even though Willie wasn’t the best, he kept pushing and didn't let cerebral palsy get in his way and gave…

What Does It Take to Be a Hero? Heroes are often portrayed as crime fighters or saviors. However, anyone who shows courage, selflessness, and virtues qualifies for the hero archetype. Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film E.T. the Extra Terrestrial narrates the Taylor family's efforts to illegally house an alien long enough to escort E.T. to it’s mothership for a return to the species planet without seeking attention from scientists or police. The main character and protagonist Elliott Taylor relates to…

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Similarly, in Avi’s novel Crispin: The Cross of Lead, Crispin, like many other true heroes had to overcome his fears and exhibit extreme bravery, courage and strength to save his mentor Bear. However like most hero’s Crispin, also known as “Asta’s son”, was scared and engulfed with fear at first. Fear is something we all experience, especially when we are faced with dangerous…

Villainous Heroism The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes a hero as “a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities.” This definition can be applied to any person who embodies it, no matter the extent of their actions. What does it really take to determine a hero? How can a topic as massive and controversial as heroism even begin to be measured? These ideas have been debated for many centuries, yet none have given a scale, formula, or any concrete way to determine a hero. In…