Essay on Heroes in Our daily Lives

A hero's place in society has remained relatively consistent since the very beginning of time. Throughout the years, people have seen many different versions of larger-than-life heroes, who have completed seemingly impossible tasks and persevered through immense adversity. The common denominator between all of these heroes has always been that each and every one of these beings has put his/her own life in danger and fought great battles in the pursuit of a better life for mankind as a whole.

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 are so much more than people that fly around in capes and fight off villains, heroes can be everyday people that just want to help. Take the movie Hacksaw Ridge for example. In the movie there is a character named Desmond T. Doss, Desmond decides to join the army during WWII as an Army Medic but not only does he want to join the army but he refuses to carry a gun do to his religious beliefs. At first the Army would not let him join unless he used a gun because they all thought he was crazy and did not know how he was going to survive.

“It’s not true that there are no heroes anymore…” (Oliver Stone SB 63) Heroes. Today when we hear heroes we think of superheroes with powers. but have we really thought what heroes really are? Heroes are your regular everyday people that work to the best of their abilities to make a difference in the world. A hero is not someone who thinks about themselves but someone who does things that they believe are right and are admired or idealized for their courage.

Have you ever been inspired by a hero because our technology today can make anybody a hero in an instant and can be applied today without much thought. We need to evaluate what it takes to be a hero and how they affect us. Heroes inspire us to improve our lives and make us a better person. Evidence suggests they determine the way we behave because we admire, adore, emulate them, place them in high regard and respect their accomplishments. Their qualities of courage, selflessness, humility, patience, caring, passion, integrity, honesty and confidence are all attributes that we all posses but it is whether we use them or not.

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.

The word “hero” has become greatly overused and has lost much of its stature. On the news and throughout social media the term is commonly used. In fact, a quick Google search will reveal thousands (or more) of people who are described as heroes. For example, Bono, one of the most influential musicians of the last 30 years, stated that his heroes “are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, but recovered from them” (Bono). While these survivors may be impressive, are they truly heroes? Similarly, Ronaldinho, one of the world’s most well known athletes, has stated that his “heroes were always soccer players” (Ronaldinho). While soccer players may be great athletes, are they really heroes?

The heros people think about today are the ones either in the movies or from history. What all these people had in common was bravery and that they would never give up. For example superman, no matter what he has to do to save the earth and how dangerous it is, he is brave enough to do it. Also with Martin Luther King, he went to jail a dozen times for standing up in what he believed in, but he was still brave enough to keep standing up for what he believed in each time.

Heroes can do the right thing, however, occasionally the right thing isn’t the same to everybody. Frederick Douglass is a good example because he had never pleased everyone when campaigning or helping other African Americans, many people referred to him as a hero and others as criminal. Douglass was a leader, he still helped others, even while people pushed hate towards him and discouraged his work. He had stood in front of the people he couldn’t please and led the others with his speeches “I remained firm, and, according to my resolution” said Douglass himself in his autobiography. Another example would be

Heroes are those who have gone above what the average person would do to ensure the welfare of others. Natural disasters, terrorism, poverty, and war are some of the many things that destroy and end people’s lives. Throughout history, many people have made a difference. However, as history progresses, what we consider to be socially normal changes along with our definition of a hero. In Ancient Greece, Theseus, Hercules, and Perseus were considered heroes, but today only Theseus and Perseus would be considered heroes because Hercules would be shunned by society.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the modern definition of “hero” is “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities” or “one who shows great courage.” Over centuries people's views of what they consider a hero has transformed. Alfred de Vigny’s claim that “there are no heroes and no monsters in this world” makes it clear that he defines “hero” in a different way. Despite de Vigny’s claim that there are no heroes or monsters today, I believe there are, due to the selfless acts made by various people everyday and the ghastly felonies committed by others. The definition of “hero” has evolved to become more relevant in the world today and many people from recent centuries have done heroic deeds both large and small.

Flames are coming out of every opening in a building and a firefighter runs in to save someone that is inside. A police officer is shot while trying to ensure that no innocent lives are taken of those being held hostage inside a bank. A lifeguard jumps into the deep end of the pool to save a drowning child. Firefighters, police officers, lifeguards or even the next door neighbor could be considered heroes. Why does society have a need for heroes? What traits should heroes have? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a hero in the following ways: a) a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b) an illustrious warrior c) a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d) one

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.

There are many heroes, but there are those who sit back and question what or who makes a hero in today’s society. It has never been a set standard for heroes. In this modern world, there are many types of heroes. In today’s media, there is a contrast between million dollar sports figures, glorified celebrities, and the normal people we call heroes. Some heroes receive no recognition and others receive hero status with ease. However, it has yet to be determined whether our meaning of heroes has changed due to this influence. We have known about the

“We find not much in ourselves to admire; we are always privately want to be like somebody else. If everybody was satisfied with himself there would be no heroes.” Mark Twain said it best when saying this, no one thinks of themselves as a hero. People are constantly looking up to other people. Having a hero is a good; it makes people strive to want to be more like their hero. It makes them want to strive for excellence, and be a better person. Having a hero helps make a person better. It makes that person want to have the same qualities as that hero.