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    Define Heroism

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    people have in common? What these people have in common is that they are considered heroes. The definition of a hero varies between people. Some say that people save lives to be considered a hero, and others may believe that a hero just needs the bravery and leadership. These ideas are completely fine because not everyone will agree. However, heroism can be within anyone because anyone can be a hero. All that is needed to be a hero is to use your time for someone else with kindness and respect.…

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    Jasper Jones Quotes

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    language feature of symbolism to show Charlies rebellion against his mother, after Charlie witnesses his mother having an affair in the family car. Charlie uses this to his advantage to stand up to his mum while using a commanding tone to show his bravery and disgusted view of what his Mother has done. This quote is also symbolizing that Charlie has become of age, that Charlie doesn’t have to listen to his Mother anymore, Charlie doesn’t have to listen to Ruth. This shows what Charlie is feeling…

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    The Lonely Lady Greek mythology has many strange explanations of natural phenomena that also teach moral lessons. The myth of Penelope shows us that bravery can go unnoticed because it is considered average. Penelope waits for Odysseus and she is being brave by taking care of everything while he is gone, but she says that only his bravery will be noticed because he is a hero that went on a great journey. Artist John Williams Waterhouse and poet Dorothy Parker portrayed this closer to today's…

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    goal to bring him back home. Her ability to fight her way through difficult obstacles and decipher clues leads her to the saving of her brother, making her a hero. Despite being portrayed as somewhat ordinary, her determination, intelligence and bravery during the hard fought quest is what makes her…

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    MLK was assassinated while protesting for equality of all people. Martin Luther King was an effective leader because he exhibited strong leadership qualities such as bravery, confidence, and passion. One important characteristic Martin Luther King had was bravery. Bravery can be a challenging trait to have but due to MLK’s bravery, he was able to achieve so much, just like many other leaders. “Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others” (Downard 1). A person who is leading…

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    affected in a way that gives the events a deeper meaning. This poem emphasizes the bravery and loyalty of the horsemen, creates a more visual and emotional picture of the battle, and ________________________. Going into a battle requires a lot of bravery and this poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson emphasizes just how brave the horsemen were throughout the Battle of Balaclava. A piece of evidence that proves the bravery of these soldiers is,…

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    Omar N.Bradley said,” Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death”.This quote demonstrates that bravery comes within. Rikki had bravery to fight his enemies and beat them.The theme of the fictional story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling is people find courage they didn't know they had when standing up for those they love. Rikki Tikki is a courageous and inspiring character in this story.Rikki jumped on to nag back and fought him (para 58-59).The character…

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    as well. It seems that the kite floating in the sky is the life of Sohrab. From now on , it is an equal and free new life in America. 2.2.Loyalty and Bravery in Afghanistan Other symbolic meanings of the kite we can conclude are loyalty and bravery. In Afghanistan, the kite-fighting is a traditional tournament. The kite in the sky can stand for bravery. People who join the game are eager to win, fighting dawn to the dark. They never gives up even their hands are bloodied by the string. In…

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    To Kill a Mockingbird; Jem’s Coming of Age A “coming of age” is a series of changes one goes through when growing through means of understanding and seeing the world differently. Seeing the world differently usually leads to a change in behavior in many aspects as well. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of two siblings as they grow in a depression struck Alabama, and the changes they go through over time. Jem’s “coming of age” showing a great maturing phase over a period of years…

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    How Is Odysseus A Hero

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    Odysseus Life of a hero requires many different skills. Odysseus shows many different skills such as bravery, unwise, and loyalty. He shows these traits throughout the story in many different situations. It takes these qualities and more to be a true hero which is what Odysseus proves he is and will continue to be. During the first part of the story, Odysseus shows great bravery. It is shown when the text states, “I stormed that place and killed the men who fought Plunder we took and we…

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