Axl Bauer: My Personal Hero

Batman, Superman, Thor, and Spider-man are all examples of heroes. A hero is a person that exhibits the traits of courageousness, braveness, and selflessness. In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, John the Savage is a hero. He is an outsider raised on a reservation. He comes into play later into the book that turns out to be the son of the director of the Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre. John becomes a hero throughout the book, but his life ends tragically. John the Savage is most noted as a hero in Brave New World because he does not blend into society, is an outside but turns it positive, and fights against the society’s standards.

The concept of a hero has been around for many generations, and the meaning of a hero is defined in ways people grasp its idea. A hero can be a person who has a superpower and is willing to make a personal sacrifice for the benefit of others or can be an ordinary everyday person who just wants to help people out of his or her own heart. Linda Seger’s article, “Creating the Myth,” tackles the idea of a “Hero 's Myth,” and shows the ten steps of how heroes are transformed from an ordinary person to the Savior. On the other hand, Robert B. Ray piece titled, “The Thematic Paradigm,” emphasizes that in modern films, it is either having an “Outlaw Hero or an Official Hero,” which he uses three stages to demonstrates how they are different each other in the way they perform in the society. Further, the article, “Out of Character: Wonder Woman’s Strength Is Her Compassion - What Happened?” by Stevie St. John, explains how Wonder Woman was viewed as a compassionate woman in the 1940s and 1950s, and in the 2000s she changes into a more violent person. In this essay, I argue that a hero is subjective, and is defined by the villain or event that they had to adapt to suddenly.

Everybody has their own version of what a hero is supposed to look like and what they must do to act as a hero, but heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Heroes are defined by how they are able to help under certain circumstances. For instance, Martin Luther King Jr. fought for racial equality in the 60’s, Susan Brownell Anthony fought for the women's right to vote in the 1800’s, Christianity’s Jesus Christ fought to protect humanity for all their sins over 2000 years ago, Luke Skywalker fought the Galactic Empire to restore order for the entire universe a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, and Iron man who fought numerous villains to keep the public safe in popular media. The story of “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. shows how an anti-hero may be the best type of hero in a dystopian setting. This anti-hero is better known as

One of the major themes that play a significant role in this story is the fortune of one being an unconventional hero. A traditional hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. On the other hand, here we have an unconventional hero; Connie, who portrays someone that doesn’t really possess being all those positive ideals that a traditional hero would have but still, has a heroic impact in literature.

Usually, when people think of the word ‘hero’, their mind conjures up several images of Superman, Batman, or Spiderman. Most people think of a hero as a steroid-riddled man in a tight suit and a cape, capable of flying, shooting lasers out of their eyes, or using some other kind of superhuman abilities. But a hero in a classic story is a completely different kind of archetype. Archetypal heroes are far from perfect – receiving supernatural help and making fatal flaws. A hero also embarks on an epic journey in which they face many issues, and are often honored after their death.

What comes to mind when you think of the word “hero”? Some people would think of a fictional character such as Superman, a comic-book character who has great strength, and can fly. Others might think of a historical figure, such as Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. While the aforementioned examples are not only noteworthy, but also well-liked for their courageous characteristics, there are many other qualities to being a hero.

Many fictional stories have a character that is described as the hero. These heroes have specific traits that stand among the rest. In the epic The Odyssey there is a character named Odysseus that is portrayed as the hero.

In nearly every book, the protagonist is portrayed as being the hero of the story. It could be a brave knight saving a princess, a bold leader winning a war, or just one person helping another. But for a good hero to rise up, there must be a problem to face. Christopher Reeve once said: “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

In the essay, Kristin Lewis writes that heroes inspire us to be “our better selves.” Comparing Theseus and Ariadne two heros from “Into the Maze Of Doom”. Super Heroes inspire us to be who we want to be. These stories are modern myths that express qualities that we value such as courage,selflessness, and grit.

The idea of a hero is one that develops throughout one’s life. In childhood, they are thought of as supernatural beings with special abilities. As one grows older, they learn that a hero’s qualities are attainable by everyone and are defined by their strong inner traits more than their outward acts. A solid example of an everyday hero is Adelaide Mendoza because she firmly holds to her social and moral beliefs, works hard and perseveres as an athlete, and is always eager to learn something new.

Role models are important in society, especially for children. They demonstrate how to act and establish morals and values to mold them into adults to function in society. These role models can be anyone from a parent to a fictional hero. All across the world, literature represents heroes as the embodiment of values of the culture. The heroes in literature service role models are the characteristics and qualities that are important to the society. Fictional heroes are created by cultures to reflect their values, the similarities and differences between different cultures can be found by comparing these values.

In novels with heroes and heroines, the hero or heroine is brave and mentally strong; to

Max Reisterer When times are tough a hero is needed to light the way. Such heroes usually portray the culture of the times. They are the ideal person of the culture embodied into a mighty hero. On other accounts the hero isn't so mighty but rather a thief.

Heroes are prevalent in everyone’s life. Whether someone’s hero is a living person or a fabled character from a movie, everybody has come into contact with some sort of hero. In fact, the concept of heroes has existed for hundreds of years, dating all the way back to Ancient Greece. Over time, heroes have drastically changed. As society has evolved, our heroes have evolved with it. Their goals and motivations have changed to coincide with the views of modern society. Modern day heroes have less selfish motives, better qualities, and are portrayed differently than ancient heroes.

People paint heroes in colors and words seemingly out of nowhere; however, these heroes are real in their own way. They may not have the superpowers, if they do have them, as described and shown, but there are qualities that were admired enough for them to be created. Heroes are very much real, not just something in a book. They are also human with human designs and faults. This makes them likable because not everyone is perfect and heroes acknowledge that themselves, no matter how much they are idolized. Examples of heroes are your parents, other relatives, people in the military, firefighters, policemen, musicians, characters, and authors. They are everywhere in your daily life if you just look around, real or not. Such as author Rupi Kaur and character Gabi Hernandez.