Compare And Contrast Emma Watson

The modern day hero contributes positively to the society; he or she is a role model to different race, age and gender. In Beowulf, the king was in charge of the kingdom and he was obligated to fight with his warriors while the modern day, the President is in charge of the people but he does not fight with them in battle, he sends his soldiers off. Modern day heroes are not out looking for fame or fortune, they operate with great passion and drive to fulfill their dreams; if they get recognized for their great work, it is not publicized, it is done within the confines of the work environment. Modern day heroes do not depend on physical strength, they think of other ways to positively impact the society for example, Philanthropy is a great way to impact change in the community and philanthropist are seen as heroes in the eyes of the people they help. A person who donates his kidney to save

Heroes can be defined in many forms. The classical heroes are strong and care about the other feelings. Their strength help them to fight with monsters and other mythological creatures. Because they have compassion for the others, they usually risk their own life to save people, just like Perseus did to save Andromeda. On the other hand, the modern-day heroes face

“A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” ~ Maya Angelou. Hero’s come from all different shapes, sizes, cultures, and ages. They don’t have any superpowers or special abilities, but the can reach the heart of others and inspire them with their stories. They grow out of their hardships or help others who have difficulty growing out of their own. Hero’s see everyone as like minded people, instead of focusing on each other’s differences. Three ideas that define a hero are humility, mindset, and selflessness.

Heroes are selfless and put others before themselves in dangerous situations. Such as on 9/11, when a call was given out for boats to come rescue people off the island of Manhattan, where the terror attacks happened, as pictured in “Boatlift” Vincent Ardillo after hearing the news told his wife, “I gotta do something.” This represents heroism because Ardillo is not thinking of how he will be impacted, but rather of the people who need help, as many other people with access to a boat did as well. Also, Ardillo could have stayed home and been safe, but chose to sacrifice his well being and comfort for others. Another hero would be Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, as Barton declared in a Civil War speech “I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.” Barton distinguishes she could be hurt while helping the soldiers, however she does not dwell on the fact, deciding instead to carry on and make a difference despite the threat to health. This is heroic because Barton is putting others who cannot care for themselves and acknowledges she could be hurt, but does not let that get in the way of her reaching her goals. To sum up, heroes are everyday people who go out of their way to help others in need without the thought of payment.

Cher is one of the most popular girls at her school with a father that is a litigation lawyer, a prestigious occupation in one of the most wealthiest cities in the world. Cher has everything a young lady dreamed off: money and a huge wardrobe (Clueless 1:00-1:30). However, both Emma and Cher shares the same situation where both mothers passed away. Emma and Cher's lack of maternal figure resulted from them to think highly of themselves. Emma's arrogance can be seen when she brags about being successful in matching couples. Emma believes that she has control over fate and must play matchmaker in order for couples to discover true love. Austen states that "The real evils indeed of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little well too of herself" (Austen 5). Emma and Cher seemed to have endless power and wealth, in which they acquire the idea that they are the perfect model for everyone in the

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

According to Maya Angelou,a world renown writer, poet, and playwright, ”I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” In this case, a real hero is someone who shows bravery and strives to make and live a better life, for everyone. Accordingly, a hero is someone who helps others and strives to make the world a better place while shining a light in our dark world. Heroes often show bravery and courage to face fears and go into danger. A hero is not someone who does something heroic for attention or vanity nor do they show cowardice, fear, or weakness.

There are many different ideas of what a hero is and it has varied throughout history. Today a hero is someone who stands up to the popular power or gives service to helpless people. A hero is simply someone who works at being the best they can as well. In modern day society, some look to Kim Kardashian to be a role model or Bruce Jenner as a symbol of bravery, but the real heroes in modern day society are the servicemen who all the sudden get attention for doing their job in a crisis. People like the New York Fire Department are heroes because of 9/11. The servicemen are a closer match to what heroes looked like through history, but the Kim Kardashian heroes of today present a completely different picture of a hero than history had suggested.

Heroes are leaders who are caring, honorable, and brave. Ordinary people can be heroes when they have enough perseverance to do extraordinary tasks. The average person like Dorothy Vaughan is considered to be a courageous heroine. A heroine like Dorothy was a strong, courageous, well-respected mathematician, and when she died she was admired owing to the fact that she had perseverance.

Heroes are people with a kind heart and strong mind, standing for what they believe in and putting their life in harm’s way for the rights of other people. Whether their fighting in a war, Marching for civil rights, saving people from fires or singing on a stage; all heroes have a purpose and that’s to save lives and that’s why heroes are needed and extremely important. Beowulf and Sir Gawain are both literary heroes we have studied and Beyoncé Gisselle Knowles Carter is my personal hero.

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.

As P.L. Travers once said, “Could it be … that the hero is one who is willing to set out, take the first step, shoulder something? Perhaps the hero is one who puts his foot upon a path not knowing what he may expect from life but in some way feeling in his bones that life expects something of him.” It’s true because if there was a war outside my house the hero would take the first step and take the bullet for me - “not knowing what he may expect.”. P.L. Travers was an author and a writer who wrote Mary Poppins. She is an icon because people still sing this song A hero is a person who save people and saves the day…

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.

An epic hero is an advocate for the greater good. An epic hero does not take on responsibility because he is forced to or to improve his image; no, this hero takes on responsibility for something simply because it is the right thing to do. This is the type of person that can be counted on to fight for all types of social issues. Although epic heroes tend to be male, seeing as it is now the twenty-first century, I’d like to focus on an epic heroine: Emma Watson.

Emma Watson is an actress and created a fashion collection. She, as an actress, is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies which has won her the Young Artist Award, National Movie Award, People’s Choice Award, and the Teen Choice Award. After finishing the Harry Potter series of movies, she set a career path separate from the Harry Potter movies, starring in films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling