Heroism In Elie Wiesel's Night

A hero is one of many people. From firefighters to comic superheros, heros can be anything of anyone’s imagination. For instance such as Johnny from the outsiders, he was just a typical average teenager until he saved thouse kids. That is being a hero, taking action when it’s needed.

For some people, being a hero or having heroic attributes includes zooming in with super speed to save to city from a monster, but in reality there are no aliens or super powers. A hero is someone who puts others needs before theirs, like Elie Wiesel in Night. Sometimes people aren’t considered heroes, but have heroic attributes like Hans in Journey to the Center of the Earth. Heroes like George Washington are heroes who are also leaders. Although many heroes are considered heroes, some are just put in situations where they must be heroic in order to survive.

A hero is someone who puts others before themselves and never gives up. They can be an ordinary person, but it is their actions that make them true heroes. Heroes are people that make the largest impact in a person’s life and has influenced their life to be better. Heroism can be sticking up for others or putting others before yourself.

To be a hero can can be defined in many ways. Heros are usually associated with courage, fearlessness, noble qualities, outstanding achievements, and a kind heart. These traits are what make up an ideal contributor to society helping those in need. The word hero can have a different meaning for cultures and religions. Osama Bin Laden may be considered a hero to the radical islams but he is a horrible human being to the rest of the world. It all depends on the views of the people.

In Elie Wiesel’s autobiography Night, published in 1958, Wiesel tells of his experience being a Jewish boy in a Nazi concentration camp during World War 2. In the 1940s millions of Jewish people experienced the unthinkable, imprisonment, torture and mass extermination in Nazi concentration camps. While the Jews were fighting for their lives, many Germans citizens simply ignored the suffering millions were experiencing. Night depicts the struggle of humanity, when people are faced with desperate situations they must fight for survival, while others cowardly watch as bystanders.

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 a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, and/or noble qualities. A hero doesn’t have to be a fictional character. Heroes can be found in the real world too. CNN Hero of 2014, Chad Pregracke is known as a hero. This is because he is highly self sacrificing when it comes down to keeping the Earth clean. Odysseus, from the epic poem “The Odyssey”, is known as a hero also. The reasoning behind this is because on his way back home to Ithaca, he overcomes many obstacles and shows many traits while doing this. Chad Pregracke and Odysseus both display a number of heroic qualities.

The first book that I chose to read this summer was Night by Elie Wiesel. This self-biography is about Wiesel’s devastating experiences and memories of the Holocaust. Originally from Sighet, a little town in Transylvania, Wiesel was thirteen when the events caused by the nazis began to reach his town: destructions of synagogues, being forced to wear the Star of David on all of his clothing, being shunned by the non- Jews in his town, etc. By the time he was fifteen, Wiesel and his family were forced on to trains leading them to their lethal fates, the concentration camps. He was separated from his mother and sister, leaving him with only his father; soon they were sent to Auschwitz. The nazis continuously deprived Wiesel and the rest of the

During this year in English, our curriculum has been focused on upstanders and we really dug into all of the action that characters took to really see the empathy and courage that they had to have to take those actions. One book we read in particular was Night by Elie Wiesel. This book is in the author's perspective of while he was in the concentration camps Auschwitz and Buchenwald during the Holocaust. As you can imagine his experiences were unimaginable the cruel ways he was treated around camp was remorseless. This narrative really reflects the two main characteristics of an upstander, having immense courage and empathy. One example of this is when a considerate prisoner approached Elie and his Dad was getting ready to pass the S.S. guards

What is a hero? A hero is a person that helps someone and stands up for what is right.

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,

A hero is someone who helps others and strives to make the world a better place. Our world is shrouded in the darkness of others and heroes are often the light to our darkness. While most people get lost in our world, some people help shine a light on others and make the world a better place. An example of this is a mission worker spreading hope and joy throughout the world. Heroes often sacrifice themselves or their power for a greater good.

A world where many may even be considered a hero. The word “hero” is a very broad term and is open for interpretation amongst many since there are a multitude of heroic types. Generally, a hero is an individual who, in the face of dangerous obstacles or even everyday regular tasks, accomplishes impressive feats of courage, bravery or strength, for the greater good of the situation at hand. Attributes of heroes have changed over context and time. However, one question that remains is whether or not heroes from the past have qualities that can still be considered heroic in the present.

What is a hero? A hero is not somebody with the ability to fly, run really fast, or control other people's minds,... A hero is a random person that rises to the occasion and performs the action(s) of superhero proportions. “The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is, not to frighten them, but to challenge them.” (Woodrow Wilson). I agree with Woodrow that to be truly heroic, one must have leaderships, bravery, intelligence,... to solve common problems in our society. There are many examples of heroes in our modern day world as well as fictional characters. For instances, Odysseus in the Odyssey, Bilbo Baggins in the Hobbit and my mom have those characteristics of heroism.

A hero is someone who is admired or idolized for their courage, achievements and noble qualities (dictionary.com). Heroes help the world or someone with their problems or needs. A hero can be many different people in one’s life. Beowulf and my dad are heroic figures as they display courage and bravery, selflessness, humility, patients, and caring.