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Example Of Heroism

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Heroes play a significant role in modern day society, as well as throughout history. Heroes are portrayed in many different forms. A hero can be anyone that has committed an act of heroism, by completing a task for the benefit of others instead of oneself. Our first heroes as children tend to be our parents. Society sets a standard, or guideline that determines if a person is correctly defined by the term heroism. A hero’s cause or morals also can evolve as society changes. Heroism throughout the course of history has changed as society has evolved.
Acts of heroism are different than acts of bravery. All acts of heroism are acts of bravery but not all acts of bravery are acts of heroism. Bravery is completing a dangerous action that …show more content…

If the mother or father are completing actions for their own wellbeing, that would be considered an act of bravery instead of an act of heroism. The difference between acts of heroism and acts of bravery are often confusing for adults, and can be even harder for a child to understand. If heroism is not correctly demonstrated for a child, then as an adult, a person will not be able to accurately distinguish an act of heroism.
A persons’ perspective influences how one defines heroism. Perspective is the way a person views something. (Noah Webster, Merriam-Webster) Perspective can be influenced by culture, opinions, and overall understanding of a certain concept. As the culture in a certain area evolves, a person will then begin to change his or her views about topics such as heroism. As society changes their views hero’s may adapt their motives. Abraham Lincoln known as an American hero for his efforts in abolishing slavery. Abraham Lincoln was not always against slavery. Lincoln at one-point owned slaves, but as the culture and people’s perspective changed, so did Lincoln’s. Slavery was not always a negative notion, it was not until Lincoln’s presidency that his perspective changed. Lincoln began to present the idea to abolish slavery to the American people. In Lincolns case, his perspective of slavery changed as his presidency began, causing the concept of heroism to be

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