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    culture. Like many other cultures, the ‎Greek heroes are intricate of their society, which explains why heroes as Hercules, Theseus, and ‎Perseus are created as models of their times and are given both physical and mental abilities of ‎detachment from their fears in order to fulfill fated responsibilities.‎ The prime concept of heroism is usually linked to the courageousness of the hero for the ancient ‎Greeks. Hercules is one of the best- known heroes in the Greek mythology, but before the…

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    of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.” Acts of love and kindness, make ordinary people the heroes of the world. The definition of a hero is a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Is love not the noblest quality of all. The world depends on these heroes, they give balance to the world, they give an ideal for people strive toward, and allow ordinary people to stand up for what is…

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    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…

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    identities of the heroes, Thorn has been torturing police officers who work with cases revolved around the heroes. After his most recent killing in the first chapter, he decides to set a trap for the heroes which is a success. Carter and Morph partner up to try infiltrate the Bloody Roses after a piece of evidence left at the murder scene identifies one of the gang members. However, their plan to capture Thorn slowly falls apart as they walk into his trap; but each of the heroes make it alive.…

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    play the role of Superman. A good hero is somebody who causes change and risk their lives to save another. They often go through obstacles to survive or to rescue others. Because heroism comes with challenges, heroes must be brave, persevere, and put others in front of themselves. Heroes show bravery because when there is a problem they are first to respond to it. They do not back down from situations even if it’s bigger than them. They also take up new challenges everyday and conquer them.…

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    like the origin of writing and the significance of culture heroes. “If we take the early textual record, and look at that in terms of the kinds of ways in which people understood the beginning of civilization, then they typically begin with culture heroes” (2, 3, 00:25). Cultural heroes are human figures and sage leaders who invent things that are beneficial to the people and they promote the development of civilization. Cultural heroes could be real historical figures or mythological figures,…

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    Stereotypes are everywhere in the world. Today many major groups of people are still being stereotyped due to certain events that are being witnessed around the world. In The Outsiders, there are two groups of people. They are socs and greasers. They are groups of people that stereotype each other. Socs say that greaser are “hoods”, trouble, come from the wrong side of town, and are poor. Greasers say that socs are “preppies” and sporty, and are wealthy. The main character, Ponyboy, is a greaser…

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    Heroes come in all different types. Some heroes are silent, and others are classic. However, one constant throughout heroes is their bravery, adventurism, strength, and selflessness. In the classic myths Beowulf and Gilgamesh, two heroes are made by going on the same journey: The Hero’s Journey. Joseph Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey focuses on a variety of chronological events that a perceived heroic figure must go through to classify as a hero. While the journey consists of twelve…

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    Often a hero is someone who is a leader. A hero for example is someone who would be the person in school who tells everyone what you’re supposed to do. How to succeed in life. Heroes are people who come to help people in need. A hero is someone who is often idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Heroes are people who try their hardest to keep people safe and happy in any way they can. An example of that is, “Who is heroic? Scientists who spend years of their lives…

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    or someone that causes one to admire what they have to offer or have a sensation of security when around them; they represent a shoulder to lean/cry on when one is in distress. Ordinarily, people need heroes for a number of reasons due to everyone having a different meaning for their hero. What heroes do for us depends on the meaning the hero is meant to portray. A hero could be for safety and comfort or inspiration and enlightenment. They act as a symbol for us to have the ambition to grow and…

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