In The Unlike Even Of Opening Skinner's Box By Lauren Slater

Merriam Webster dictionary defines heroism simply as great courage. Bravery, honesty, valor, character, gutsy and bold are all words that basically mean the same as heroism. The definition of a hero is a person, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. People in everyday life show these qualities and can be found in many places. A teacher can be thought of as a hero by students, a mother by a child, a coach by players, or a world leader by citizens. Some people like to think of sports figures and celebrities as heroes. Firefighters, police, doctors and members of the military are great examples of people who exhibit great heroism every day. Heroes can be found anywhere throughout the country. They can be found in government, hospitals and importantly the ones keeping our country safe. This paper will focus on heroism and attempt to show how a hero can be anyone who exhibits actions that are above and beyond the norm; they could be cops, firefighters, parents, teachers, athletes or even celebrities. These people could go day to day protecting citizens and loved ones from dangers and peril or people simply performing acts to inspire others to do the same.

Most Americans remember the hardship from the events that took place on September 11, 2001. It was a very hard time for many families; loved ones were passing or saying their last words over the phone. It was hard on more than just those people though. Through it, all heroes stepped-up and terrorists were overcome. Damage was done, but memorials were built to remember the good, not the bad. September 11, 2001, is a day that terrorists tried to bring America to its knees; however, heroes arose to act as true patriots to save hundreds of lives including Flight 93 and the Pentagon.

On September 11, 2001 something unforgettable happened. The Twin Towers in New York City were struck by two commercial aircraft. But there was more to the attacks than people realize. Some of the biggest heroes that day were the men and women who landed the 30,000 planes in the air that day. Those people stopped potential hijacks right in their tracks. These people were real heros

Hundreds of private boats converged on New York City on the day of September 11th, 2001, most people now know this day as the tragic day of 9/11, the day the Twin Towers fell. This is a great representation of heroism because it shows that people who do not have to go and save the people fleeing Manhattan did. A hero is selfless, a guardian who fights for their people and beliefs, and is not to be confused with someone who uses their abilities to cause harm. Also, a hero is a person who does something more than what they are expected to do. These are the reasons we respect hero’s, because they do more than what we think or believe we would have done in those situations.

The word heroism brings to mind different things to different people. This is because people tend to have different concepts of heroism and what it means. The definition of heroism has changed a lot since ancient times and will continue to change. Despite these changes, there are a few things about heroes that will never change. A hero can be described as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Both ancient and modern day heroes are idealized for possessing these traits. Heroes, no matter from what time period, will always be powerful, strong, brave, and valued.

”A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserve and endure in spite overwhelming obstacles” (Christopher Reeve). Wearing a spandex and a cape doesn’t make them a hero, it takes courage, bravery, and being a role model is being a hero. Heroism is being brave,courageous, and a person who is helpful to others.

To begin, heroism is helping others even when it puts them in great peril. “The cause he so ardently loved,”(SB 68). Lincoln showed that a person could put themselves in peril for others, especially since he was in the middle of a war that turned out to be over slavery

Heroism, what the world thrives on from real life to fictional movies but do we know what it really means? Some say it's someone who has powers or someone who have helped others but do those qualify as acts of heroism? There is no real straight forward definition of heroism but instead, everyone has different views of it. A famous quote from Joseph Campbell says heroism is the act of giving him or her life to something bigger than oneself.

Joseph Campbell once said,“A hero is someone who has given his or her life something bigger than oneself.” When someone goes out of the flow of society and stands out by doing something to better oneself or others they sacrifice their image but they display heroism. Heroism is thinking about others before oneself, being unrelenting in peril, and not being hopeless when all feels lost.

I think heroism means when somebody or multiple people do something beyond for a person or multiple people. For example service men and women who serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Police force, and Firefighters they all risk their own lives for others. They defend our country, they go to countries far away to fight, they catch the bad guys and enforce the laws and they save people and fight fires. That is what I think heroism is.

A hero is also to be modest and have polite manners. Clearly, anyone can be a hero, even by just giving someone a compliment and making their day. Teachers, cops, and fire fighters are also what keeps heroism going because their job is heroic. Teachers teach others which gives them education, cops make sure everyone is following the laws to make the world safe, and fire fighters help saving lives which makes them another example of a great hero. Someone can also be a hero by donating hair, blood, money, or any other important goods to save/ help someone.

Acts of heroism are different from acts of bravery. People and even animals who are heroes go beyond what is expected of them, risking with no pause, their life, and limb to the need of another. Nearly all acts of heroism arise from situations that

Hero. This used is used frequently but what makes someone heroic? Someone who saves lives? Or can someone be heroic by showing a small act of kindness? Can it be both? Yes, a hero is someone who is brave, courageous, and helps others in need. In The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, Cherry, Johnny, and Dally were portrayed as heroes because they were not afraid to step up and help other people. Johnny saved the lives of strangers and showed his bravery to help other people. Dally was portrayed as a hero by saving a life, and finally Cherry helped the greasers despite her boyfriend being a soc.

The crackling of the fire burning down the house. Screams yell out, as the firefighters bust down the door. Sweat dripping off their faces as they walk into the blazing building. The fireman pulled the boy out of the house. He carried the boy in his arms and the boy was crying in fear as they walked out. This firefighter was brave when he has to be. He walked into the blazing house to save someone when he could have got hurt too. Frederick Douglass was courageous when he escaped slavery and got his freedom back. Most of all a hero needs to be selfless and always put others first , before themselves. Although heroism involves being inspirational and brave, a hero also has to be responsible with what they are doing.

Heroism is different to each person. To someone it might be to look impressive, or act above the ordinary. To someone else, it might be have amazing strength or courage in danger situation. Or maybe it might be having all of the heroic qualities, such as doing brave actions or having great determination. I can’t tell someone what the definition of heroism because there are just so many. But to me, heroism can be well described in this quote from Arthur Ashe. “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”