Elie Wiesel's My Hero

Heroes come in different shapes, sizes, and looks. Maybe someone you saw on the street one day was heroic for saving someone’s life in a car accident. A hero to me is someone who can be brave in situations that aren’t so safe, and take a risk to make sure everyone is okay, no matter who

Throughout the Odyssey, Odysseus has the tendency to be a narcissistic, selfish and inconsiderate leader towards his men. When Odysseus and his men finally escaped certain death from the giant cyclops, Polyphemus, the not-so-heroic king of Ithaca shouted a taunt above the pleas of his aghast crew, towards the blinded cyclops. He yelled to the enraged cyclops,”If any man on the face of the earth should ask you who blinded you, shame you so--say Odysseus(Homer IV. 558-560).” With this reproachful act of arrogance, Polyphemus, son of the wrathful Poseidon, cried out to his father, praying that Odysseus' travels be cursed and that he would return home a “broken man” and with “all shipmates lost(IV. 593).” This event shows how he is too unworthy

A Hero is someone who is greatly admired. A Hero could be someone as real as you and me or it could be a fictional character like Batman or Captain America. They could be a powerful being or an inspirational teacher that leads you to the path for the rest of your life. Everyone has their own hero for their own reason.

Everyone has their own idea of what a hero is and what a hero does. Most people think that guys like superman and batman are heroes because they have incredible superpowers and they are famous people who receive glory. Many people describe heroes as strong and indestructible people, however, heroes are actually not always famous and they are not always the way that society portrays them. In fact, most heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things and have notable traits for society to follow. Although heroes are mostly overlooked or misinterpreted by many people, a hero is always a courageous, selfless, and persistent person who has the determination to create change for the better.

Today in society there are many individuals who can be described as heroic because of their courageous actions towards helping others. People who do not believe in heroes today do not see the change happening around the world for the benefits of future generations. However, in reality many individuals are risking their own lives to fight for what they believe in and for the change they wish to see in this world. Alfred de Vigny asserts that there are no heroes in this world, but even ancient stories like Beowulf provide examples of heroes who risk their lives to save others while we do still have heroes during modern-day times.

A time where people were forced to leave their homes and everything they had in possession. This is something that happens to Elie Wiesel author and main character of NIGHT. Elie and his family are from jewish descent and are dehumanized by the Germans and forced into labour camps to work. They never knew what dangers they had ahead of them always having ignorance only to face the consequences. To lose and to have everything only to be gone in a second never to be returned. Throughout his journey he finds himself powerless but only to find he stills has his dignity. He even finds his humanity for his father for the last person that was there to support him and care for him.

What is a hero? Many generations have pondered this question and each has their own definition. Some look at people like Joan of Arc and Charlemagne as heroes, others see super stars and pop artists as heroes. But one can only, truly be a hero if they are selfless, if they are humble, and if they suffer. Take Bilbo Baggins, from J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic novel, The Hobbit, for example. Many would and do not look at him as a hero, but more of a journeyman or burglar. But if you look deeper, you will see that he is indeed a hero.

A hero is someone who is admired and valued for their courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities. A hero to one person may not be a hero to another. I strongly agree with this definition for a hero to a person is not always a hero to others. In saying this, my hero is Isabelle Bruce Reid because she was the first female to qualify in Australia as a veterinarian. To me, Isabelle Reid was a name in history who changed the world, is valued and is a great role model.

On the contrary Homer’s writing in the Odyssey displays Odysseus as a loyal and wise character through the use of internal and external conflicts. Odysseus knows it is “better to mourn six men that lose them all” (705-706) during a rigorous journey where he needs them. Despite being determined Odysseus was also loyal. Odysseus shows how much he cares about his men through his dialogue. This is even after he knows that he will be the only survivor of the, and he still does not want to see any of his men die. Sitting at the foot of death Odysseus knows if he does not keep “thinking how to win the game” (198) he and his men will not make it home to ithaca. Since Odysseus knows he wants to make it home he is going to have to outsmart the cyclops.

“So there you go--heroes are everyday, common people most of what they do goes unheralded, unappreciated. And that, ironically, is heroism: not to be recognized” If someone can go out of their way to help someone in need, not just for s reward, that person is a hero. A hero can sacrifice something for themselves to help others in need. A hero can fix problems, but they do not need super strength or the ability to fly, they can be a normal person. A hero is someone who keeps fighting for what’s right, any ordinary person can be a hero, heroism is not being selfish, it’s being selfless.

A hero in modern terms can be defined as someone who is admired or idealized for their courage, achievements, or qualities. In addition to these characteristics heroes are people with a skills, intelligence,

In The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus goes through this epic sea voyage that takes him nearly 10 years. Along the way, Odysseus faces many challenges he has to overcome in order to reach Ithaka, his home, but all his crew members end up dying because of Odysseus’ actions. Like the quote said by the Prophet Muhammad, Odysseus isn’t able to reach home quickly because of his arrogance and other flaws to his personality. Many readers will argue that Odysseus is a hero for returning home heroically, but Odysseus has many flaws to his personality such as his arrogance, curiosity, and selfishness, which causes violence and unwarranted death along Odysseus’

What is a hero to you? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a hero is someone who is greatly admired for their qualities or actions. A hero does not have to be famous or have extraordinary powers. A new day brings a new hero and as times change, so does the hero. For the majority of people, a hero is a person who makes a difference with an insignificant action, but yet, it has a tremendous impact in their life. That hero in my life, is Dr. Greg Forbes.

The idea of a hero can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Growing up, there are many outlets that teach about what a hero is. If a child were asked what a hero is, they would probably describe a super hero because that’s what they’re exposed to. If a teenager were asked, they might describe a tragic hero like Oedipus Rex because that’s what they’re learning about at school. In Stephen Marche’s article “We Are All Heroes” he explains his belief that the idea of a hero has been diluted to essentially nothing. He is being so critical about the idea of a hero because he wants the audience think about a bigger picture. This article is used as social commentary on the way we are raised where it’s drilled into everyone’s head that there no losers and

What exactly is a hero? To some it’s a fictional character with a cape who possesses a special power that helps them do great things for others; and to others it a completely different story. To me, a hero is someone who has made a good difference on not just my life, but others as well and has inspired us to never give up, to better ourselves, and to try and live life to the fullest. For example, Josh Hamilton, he has made a big difference and has had a good impact on my life in probably every aspect you can think of and not only that, but he has shown me that you can always get back up and fight, you can always overcome your life’s obstacles, also he has shown me that you should always have your faith in the Lord.