Heroes

Throughout history heroes and leaders have proved to us time and time again what it means to be a hero or a leader. Many heroes and leaders do share the same characteristic but there are two that make both of them stand out. In general a hero is someone who shows extreme acts of courage in a time of danger in order to save other people. A leader on the other hand is someone who is able to make people follow them for a cause or the greater good. Even though heroes and leaders may have…

What are heroes? What are villains? Heroes and villains aren’t super humans who have godlike powers. Heroes don’t wear masks, capes, or any of those cool, fancy clothing. Heroes are something else, they are a lot different than the heroes you see on television. Heroes are people who do good and try to help others, while villains are bad and try to hurt others in anyway possible. Villains, on the other hand, are bad and try to hurt others in anyway possible. Heroes and villains can be related to…

Delinquents now heroes! On a what would seem to be a normal day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the unthinkable happened. A blazing fire erupted from the inside of an abandoned church, coincidently a group of children was playing amongst the burning church. It's a miracle how these children made it out alive. This unlikely group of teenagers answered their calls for help. You may know of the local gang called Greasers, well they are the subject of our story. Two Greasers; Johnny Cade and Ponyboy Curtis,…

A code hero is one who shows bravery, courage, and humility in the midst of stressful times. Throughout his literary works, Ernest Hemingway has created characters which are classified as code heros. These characters are known as “Hemingway Code Heroes.” They possess an ability known as “grace under pressure” meaning they keep their moral values intact even in times of great misfortune and pain. A thorough analysis of Santiago, the protagonist in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Old Man and the Sea…

Permeable Heroes It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… a flying-man wearing red and blue tights? Whenever there seems to be trouble, many like think that there is some super being that will swoop in to save them in any time of peril. If a child was asked who his hero is, most would reply by saying spider-man, batman, or someone who is explained as a “superhero.” This is because of the way these characters are portrayed. Children watch superhero movies where the hero always comes out on top. These…

people a hero means so much more. What is a true hero? To understand what a heroic quality is, it can be easier to describe what a hero is not. It is a common occurrence to see many celebrities or athletes being called heroes either online or on the news, but are they actually heroes? They can most definitely be considered role models with their achievements or fame but not in possession of heroic qualities. In my opinion, a real…

it's a verb” - Robert Downey Jr. This quote means that a hero isn’t about what you look like or how you act in comfort, but about acting in times of need and doing instead of watching. Even though they don’t please everyone, heroes help others and are determined. First, Heroes don’t always please everyone because not everyone agrees to the same things. An example of this is our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. He was elected president right before the Civil war. He, even though many had…

Hats Off to Heroes Heroes are all around us in our community. Whether it’s the waitress at your table,the guy at church who walks with a prosthetic leg, or maybe even your uncle, or grandpa. Veterans are in all shapes, and sizes. Man, woman, old, or young. They’ve done so much for our country , so why don’t we give them something back. A Veteran center would be a great way for our community to come together as well as a great way to show our Veterans their appreciated. One reason why we should…

In the book “Heroes” by Robert Cormier, Larry is thought to be a hero in his hometown, because of the fact that he runs the Wreck Center and makes the kids feel like stars. Larry isn’t the hero that everyone thinks he is because of his liking for “sweet young things”, the fact that he raped Nicole, and his suicidal thoughts. First, Larry raped a girl in his hometown named Nicole. “She saw me the moment I saw her. Saw her face, her eyes. Her hair disheveled, mouth flung open, lips swollen. Cheeks…

literature are saturated with stories of heroes, many of which, are connected to royalty. Whether the hero is rewarded with royalty or begins the hero journey in a position of supremacy, heroism and royalty always coincide. Heroes and eminence also have a plethora of traits in common with each other. Heroes are rewarded with power, whether it is formally announced or not. They eventually gain a following to their cause, which grants them power. Although heroes do not achieve as much power as a…