David Bowie

It is true that the best way to understand society is to examine the people they choose as their heroes or role models, no matter what type of hero one considers, whether it is someone universally admired or someone who is supported by only a certain group. Heroes and role models reflect what society believes to be ideal, and even if that hero is not really what they are shown to be in the media, society picks someone based on the image they see. Acknowledging that ideal picture, even if it is…

Hero. A person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. Many people in the world have heroes to look up to. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Amelia Earhart, Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, are all influential people kids learn about or know. But what about the ones we see in comic books, such as Captain America or Iron Man? They aren’t real people that saved the day. They only saved the day in comic books, TV shows, and movies. Common Sense Media states, “From…

What is a hero, well let me tell you. A hero is someone that will go out of there way to help someone that is in danger. For example: Johnny is a hero because he had been abused by his parents multiple times and still had the compassion to go into a burning church and rescue a whole bunch of kids the only downside was that Johnny lost his life at the age of 16yrs old. Johnny died in the hospital , when he died he gave the book “Gone With The Wind” to pony so that pony could read it to him as he…

Ricky Martin once said, “Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.” What fits the standards of a hero are certain people such as Malala, Nelson Mandela, and Hank Aaron because researchers have proved us to them and think they are a good fit. A real hero is someone that is…

Through constant separation and segregation between curious individuals, complicit figures, and the unjust system, and a maintenance of hope and fear, like the ones in Hunger Games and Minority Report, dystopian societies are able to maintain itself and injustice within. In both films, the system that controls the dystopia tries its very best to separate the curious individuals and the complicit, all the while isolating themselves into a very far away and unreachable place. To overthrow…

Qualities of Heroes There are many heroes in this world, but they don’t look any different than the average person. Heroes aren’t people with superpowers and capes, but rather someone who inflicts positive change to the world. No one has to be a saint or a perfect person to be a hero because the only thing that matters is how one influences the lives around them. These important people usually share certain traits and motives for what they do. Some people who are considered heroes due to the…

“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…

Dan Simmons, an American author, once said, “A hero. You want to be one of those rare human beings who make history, rather than merely watch it flow around them like water around a rock.” Heroes are ordinary people that stand up for what they believe in, even if they stand alone. Heros are fearless at times when the challenges seem impossible. They are everyday people doing extraordinary things. Despite their flaws, heroes make the world a better place to live in. They have the power to inspire…

When people think of the word hero they might picture a superhero or someone with huge muscles and fantastical superpowers. But a hero can also be kind and caring. They should put others before themselves and other peoples’ needs in front of their own. To me, a true hero must be willing to sacrifice their own personal wants and cares in order to help make others happy. A true hero must be able to smile and be happy when others only see trouble and strife. June Hamersma is an important figure in…

When we think about a hero we picture a person with superhuman qualities. A male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities. In reality a hero is someone who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements. How about someone who’s been paralyzed for 18 years and in constant pain everyday reason why this person had to take painkillers high doses to numb his pain. Not exactly what we picture as a hero but that person was my hero and his name…