Hero

Heroes shape the world around us; people don’t become heroes randomly out of the blue one day, they are born and have to work at it every day. The key to becoming a hero is what you do when nobody's watching. It’s the subtle things that mean the most, whether that means comforting an elderly person who will never remember you, or even helping an exhausted mother in labor who never knew you were there. Many people aspire to be heroes, but never quite get there because they lack in drive and…

To the Hero Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve been a huge fan of comic book superheroes. Anybody that knows me could tell you that. I grew up watching the Spider-Man animated series, I had almost every X-Men action figure, and wore so many Batman t-shirts. From powers and abilities they possessed to their costumes, they were fascinating. Although, it is the what they stood for that made me stick with them for the rest of my life. Superheroes were there for me when I had no else, and I truly…

Rorschach hero or not? “A hero can be anyone even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a little boy’s shoulder to let him know that the world hadn’t ended” (Batman). Alongside batman with one of the first comics with superheroes created, there is a graphic novel called Watchmen where numerous everyday people dress up in costumes and run around the streets fighting crime. In addition, the comic also represents the main events that occurred during the year when…

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…

of the Greek heroes; the most heroic was Odysseus the prince of Ithaca. One point of evidence proving that Odysseus was the most heroic was that even though he had other journeys he fought in the Trojan War (The Odysseus Play). In most cases the hero only helps himself on his goal but, in this one he also helped the Greeks defeat the Trojans. Accomplishing not only the defeat of a culture but also starting his trip home after the war finished.…

Is Odysseus the Definition of Hero? Odysseus- the son of Laertes, king of Ithaca, hero of ancient times- was highly regarded by many. But in this new generation, what is he now? Today, is he still the hero he was all those years ago? Most may say no. But, when you really think about it, he still has qualities the heroes of modern day have. Odysseus had obtained a quality that modern day heroes seem to always have as well- courage. He used this courage to fight for his son, wife and to remain…

Two words that have shaped many lives, Heros and Villans. Hero’s are the ones everyone seems to like considering they’re the good ones in the story. A Hero is someone who has powers that are not human like, but according to Marvel creator, Stan Lee “In order to be a superhero, you need a power that is more exceptional than any power a normal human being could possess, and you need to use that power to accomplish good deeds.” “ "Stan Lee on What Is a Superhero." OUPblog. N.p., 14 Jan. 2015. Web.…

superheroes really heroes? Do they help us as a whole? What about our everyday heroes that nobody notices and thanks? A hero doesn’t have to fly or cast spells. The real heroes are those who step up and makes a difference. Because people sacrifice and face challenges, those are the ones that should be recognized as heroes. First off, heroes are those who make a difference. A hero is strong. For example, Tristan Eugene Segers, lost his leg but he doesn’t want it to change him or the rest of his…

When reading The Odyssey, most think of the main character, Odysseus, as a true and epic hero on his adventures. In reality, Odysseus is not as much of a hero as his made out to be. His decisions are cowardly and unwise of him to make. The Greek gods do most of the work during his venture to Ithaca. Plus, Odysseus’ motives are almost entirely for his own self gain. The Odyssey is not a tale about heroism, but about a man who simply is trying to go back home. Odysseus is thought to be a wise man…

travels through the Mediterranean, trying to return home. The protagonist of an epic is called the “epic hero”, and he must exhibit certain characteristics to fulfill this title: he must represent the values of his culture, be either aided or hindered by the gods, and demonstrate one or more character flaws. Because he meets all three criteria, Odysseus can be considered the definitive epic hero. Odysseus clearly demonstrates the values important to Greek culture. For instance, cleverness…