Christopher Drohan's Alfred, The Dark Knight Of Faith

The concept of heroism The concept of heroism is prominent in both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, but both in slightly different lights. A hero is defined as “a person, typically a man, who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities”. This, for me, perfectly sums up what a hero is; in my opinion, a hero is someone who performs extraordinary deeds for the benefit of others, the people and the nation.

“I wish I could be a hero!” Many adults in today’s society hear small children wishing they could become heroes. Children wish to be more like heroes for the reason that heroes are the type of people who risk their lives to help others. Throughout history, children have had a positive connotation with the word “hero.” The heroes many small children talk about are the fictional ones who protect cities from villains: Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and others. However, these are not the only types of heroes in today’s world. Firefighters and policemen are also considered heroes because they save the lives of those in danger. Many adults consider their inspirations to be heroes, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin

At a very young age children idealize a comic Marvel superhero who they find as their role model. There is a wide variety of Marvel super heroes to choose from such as Batman, Spider man, Flash, and Superman who are all courageous men fighting to save the people of their community. However, my superhero can’t be found in Marvel comic action books. My superhero and role model is a very special person to me that no famous action figure could come compare to. In fact, she helped me become aware of the major adult responsibilities a person must accomplish when transitioning from childhood to adulthood.

A hero can be viewed differently in many eyes. Author and lecturer Joseph Campbell, has correlated a hero as usually being a male, often of lowly birth, but with special powers or a higher birthright, the hero doesn’t know about. Also, the hero parents are often dead, absent, or uncaring, and the hero is judged by the actions he takes and the way he reacts and relates to people. In the opinions of others, a hero is also a person admired for bravery, great achievements, abilities or good qualities and is regarded as a role model. A hero is also, admired for having done something very courageous or having succeeded in something great. In literature, the hero is the main character of a story, play, or movie. In the textbook, The Norton Anthology

He is a hero through kindness and generosity and is always determined to do right for reasons other than wealth and fame (Clark,

People see heroes as imaginary characters, but anyone can be a true hero if he has the passion and heart to help others. In the novel To Kill a Mocking bird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is truly a hero because he has the heart to make a difference in the society and the compassion to help others. Atticus is known for many qualities he displayed during the novel because he was willing to accept cases that could bring trouble to him and his family. He is a single father but tries his best to teach his children certain values and morals. Atticus Finch is definitely a heroic character because he accepted the difficult Tom Robinson case, he taught his kids about society and life lessons , and respected everyone in the community equally.

When you think of a hero who is the first person that pops into your head? Anyone can be your hero, my hero is tall, strong , and has eyes as soft as the sky, his hair is light and fluffy like clouds. My hero is my grandpa, known to many as Robert Winnie, but I call him papa. Robert Winnie grew up in a big family. He had two parents, one sister, and three brothers. As an adult, he worked at Eaton Proving Grounds for many years, where he would test drive cars, he also worked a second job at a furniture store to better support his family. Robert Winnie is married to Jean Winnie, and they have three kids. Robert Winnie has taught through his actions to be patient, supportive of others, and be selfless. That is only a few of the many reasons

Heroes are typically identified as firemen or police officers -- those who outwardly display courage and strength. While strength and courage are admirable, and even heroic traits, the distinguishing quality of a genuine hero is his/her selflessness. A hero is a person who does the right thing when no one is looking. In literature, there are the heros that are identified for obvious reasons and those that are overlooked because they do not fit a specific criteria. All good literature features a “backstage” hero, whose actions are not meant to reap personal gain. Possessing moral courage, a true hero does the right thing in the face of adversity. Through altruistic deeds, Atticus Finch, Macduff, and the speaker in “Porphyria’s Lover” all

When thinking of the image of a hero, most would consider a man with monstrous muscles in a spandex costume. One who fights against the crimes of evildoers, mostly with brawn and superpowers. Unfortunately, what this generation doesn 't seem to understand is that a simple, ordinary man can be a hero as well. A normal, everyday man such as Atticus Finch from the novel, 'To Kill A Mockingbird '. Atticus could easily steal the title of a hero from any fairy tale muscle mass, not only because of the actions he takes, but the qualities he possesses as well as the father role in which he fulfills.

Statement of Importance: Batman is not a regular superhero, he has no natural powers, he is just an ordinary man who can inspire people to better themselves and help others.

The heroes of the world, fiction, nonfiction, past, and present all have similar qualities. They have a set of traits considered to be heroic. The best heroes are loyal, brave, and humble. No matter when or where a hero lives they demonstrate these attributes.

A Deathly Comparison There are three poems that are quite interesting to compare. These three poems would be: The Raven, by Edgar Allen Poe, The Lady of Shallot by Alfred, Lord Tenyson, and Richard Cory, by Edwin Arlington Robison. At first glance these poems may not seem to have much in-common; in-fact Richard Cory is not even a long-form poem.

Good afternoon. My name is Oliver Daniel, and today I would like to share with you my simple belief: the world needs more heroes. We’ve all heard the saying that ‘not all heroes wear capes’, often in reference to exceptionally courageous people like firefighters, nurses, and others. However, I believe that if we take a moment to think about what traits we see in the everyday heroes around us, and then take them to heart, we can all become better people. First, I will explain just what I mean by an ‘everyday hero’, and what we can learn from them. Then, I will show you how you can become someone’s hero

"The Dark Knight" is grimly magisterial. It's a summer blockbuster that contemplates near-total civic disaster: Crowds surge, tractor-trailers flip, and buildings explode, but the pop violence feels heavy, mournful. Light barely escapes the film's gravitational pull.

The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is an action-packed movie set in the fictional city of Gotham. It is a real-life film based on the marvelous comic book hero, Batman. Throughout the movie, there are many philosophical themes portrayed. After closely analyzing the film, I found that some of the most distinct ideas would be that of Hobbes’ theory of human nature. More specifically, Hobbes’ idea that without the security that society offers, humans will become fearful and chaotic. Humans are prone to look towards an authority figure that can provide them protection, and when that figure is taken away, they go into anarchy.