A Hero : A Person As A Hero

To many the true definition of a hero varies. The true meaning of a hero varies according to the individuality of a person due to our uniqueness. A hero to some if not many, is a person who acquires courage, intelligence, strength, and has risked and sacrificed his life for the dignity of himself and the wellbeing of others. A hero bears the characteristics of a leader, by not only possessing physical strength but most importantly intellectual strength. A hero is also described as someone who lands in turmoil and danger, but unlike a noble person, a hero always survives. A hero somehow and inevitably overcomes any obstacle thrown at them. In this sense, Odysseus displays and acquires all of these characteristics to be considered a hero. Although, Odysseus faced many trials and tribulations of different severity all throughout his journey back home. Odysseus allowed absolutely nothing to stand in the way of his ultimate objective to achieve any of his goals, proving that he is indeed a hero.

Hello everyone. Today I had the honor of interviewing a local military veteran who goes by the name of Jason. Instead of asking about war and things of that nature, I decided that the topics discussed in this interview would stray off the battlefield and include a few random questions to make the interview a little more interesting. My reasoning for this was that he has probably been asked millions of question about war or of the military. I personally took a liking to this fellow right away.

Heros are so much more complex than they are simple. Heros big or small, real or fictional. Heros can range from someone like Superman to someone like Beowulf or from someone like my mom. This is one reason out of the many of why heroes are so complex. You don't have to slay monsters to be a hero. Your average fictional hero doesn't sound like that does it. Fictional heroes save damsels in distress, hunt for treasure and save the day. But if all the heroes in the world were exactly the same, would they really be heroes? Now a lot of heroes are like but none are the same. They all have different motivations, different goals such as wanting you to have some feeling of comfort after a breakup, killing a monster with their bare hands, telling you that everything will get better after your boyfriend dies, or even defeating a dragon.

Everyone has someone they consider a hero. Heroes can be anyone with astounding courage and strength. Individuals who choose to risk their own life to increase the happiness and fairness in others’ lives are heroes. A hero is someone who is daring, cunning, and humble. A great example of someone who is a hero is Neil Armstrong because he was daring, honorable, and, of course, brave.

   Anyone can be a hero it could be the person sitting next to you on a bus, sitting next to you on a flight. they are just regular everyday people. Even though you may never know if the person is a hero or not although you can recognize what actions he or she contributes to society and how the person  makes the world a better

To me, hero is an incredibly broad term. A hero can be anyone you’ve known for your whole life or a stranger who saved your life because of a small token of kindness they offered you on the street within the seconds of you brushing past them. I have countless heroes. Depending on how a person interacts with me, they’re judged by me on how much of a difference they’ve had on my life.

Someone I consider to be a hero is the men and women who defend our country every day. The people who fight for our country, our freedom, and our way of life everyday, sometimes without a thanks. They’re actually payed less than minimum wage while they’re away as well, only around $200-$300 a month, meaning that they don’t have much when they return home, and they realize this before enlisting. They leave their wives, their parents, and their children. They sacrifice their future, just so we have a privilege to have one.

A group of ordinary people once wrote “A hero understands when people want to know how things are, you understand that many of them don't want to know what your therapy life is affecting your family life, they want assurance that events will turn out for the best, that life will stay predictable.” Anyone can realize when someone needs help and understand that people may not want help, but most of the time those people still go ahead and help that person and even try to help their life for the better. Even when tough decisions or obstacles are thrown your way, heroism means putting others before yourself, knowing that there is no recognition that comes with helping and one still does it, and fighting for the better good of others.

“Your words can turn worlds around”(abcnews.com).This quote is by Malala, a brave young woman who stands up for her rights. Malala not only speaks for herself but for all women and ladies in her situation. Malala continued to speak for all the women being treated unfairly even when she knew her life was in danger. Malala was eventually hunted down and shot point blank in the face for these actions. Miraculously, Malala survived. Malala still to this day continues to help and speak wise words for others suffering what she did. If a hero wants to be successful they must be wise when making decisions, selfless in all situations, and brave in all moments.

“True heroism is… not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” - Arthur Ashe. Heroism is not anyone that wears a cape, but is a person that is willing to sacrifice themselves just so everyone can be happy and can be safe. They are always going to look up with a smile and will be brave. Heroes won’t let anything get in their way. Although, they might be a little afraid, they will always look on the bright side with a big smile. If, heroes will not always have a happy ending, they are still glad that they helped someone in need. Even though heroism does not always have a happy ending, brave ordinary people put others before themselves to save them from bigger problems.

“Hard times do not create heroes.It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.”(Bob Riley). These “Hard Times” that Riley is talking about is the drive to never give up and fight through the pain. And how someone with just a little more perseverance, can change you as a person and as a hero. How could a hero be a hero if he does not work with a drive or a passion? Because a hero does not give up after tragedy strikes, a hero is an everyday person just doing the right thing when no one is looking.

Throughout my life there have been many different people who have influenced me to do the precise thing and have made a tremendous impact on my life and where I am at today. A hero can be interpreted in a variety of unalike ways and by a various amount of people, but the single and most important person who I consider to be a hero to myself would be my grandfather, Theodore Brown. My grandfather was not only a hero to me, but an inspiration.

According to dictionary.com a hero is “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character”. When I hear the word “hero” every time my mind automatically thinks about God. God has showed my many ways already throughout my life of how he has proven himself as a hero not only to me but to everyone. Although yes he has amazing stories throughout the bible that show his hero like characteristics I want to focus on one important personal story that stands out to me

It has been said that not all superhero’s wear capes. I agree with this statement undeniably. My dad is more than just my hero; he is my best friend. Absolutely one-of-a-kind. He is knowledgeable, hardworking, and also the most loving man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He loves unconditionally. A remodel, a teacher, and a great example of what a father should be like. There are not enough words in the whole world to show how much he means to me and how much I love him.

Inspirational would be the one and only word that can define a hero. Heroes, are not the kind of people who have to be asked to either help someone or something. A hero is someone who takes the time to help without even being asked. That person would be inspirational to so many due to he or she's actions. Heroes thrive from what's given to do what's best for our society, allowing our generation to become a hero. “ And we must allow our generation to strive for virtue, instead of ridiculing it.” The author Oliver Stone said trying to explain, the importance of what a hero is and can be. By letting kids find what they can do what their life will allow them to find how they stand up and help. And, that's exactly what a hero would convey for those characteristics.