James Jones: A Hero

A hero is someone who has given her or his life to something bigger than oneself. A quote from Joseph Campbell, this quote can represent a lot for a definition of what a hero is. A hero is someone who gives something for something they believe is bigger. That's my representative of that quote.

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

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.

To me a hero is someone who is nice, kind, caring, open minded, confident, not afraid to help others and not a quitter.

When James was a little boy he moved with his family to Columbia Tennessee. There his father work as a businessman and planter. Before adulthood James was sick many times he even had surgery caused from his urinary stones, but he stayed strong through all the tough times as a kid and grew into an intelligent adult that went to the University

A hero is a person who is admired for his/her qualities or achievements. Heroes are brave and influential figures who perform selfless deeds to others. These role models give everything and expect nothing in return. An extraordinary/courageous hero named Jackie Robinson is an important individual/leader who has left a positive effect on the world.

John Paul Jones could be called somewhat of an “unsung hero” of the American Revolutionary War. His name is probably not as well recognized as people such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Paul Revere, but he still played an important part in the Revolutionary War. He was an important figure in several naval battles that were part of the Revolutionary War. Some even argue that John Paul Jones is one of the greatest and bravest officers in the Continental Navy (Pavao 2014).

What are Heroes “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” Joseph Campbell.

He was surrounded by all white classmates in school who would taunt him about his skin color and the fact he had no answers to questions about his background. But when out of school premises, the uncomfortableness continued. He would be embarrassed being around his mother since she was the only white woman. His town was discriminated in the 60’s so it was rough for his whole family. The only colored man James felt connected to was his stepfather. When he passed away, James’ rebellious actions began. He began feeling ostracized from the rest of the world and to ignore all of his problems as well as racist people he began using drugs. He stopped attending school to meet up with his dealer on street corners and when he would attend school he would disrespect his teachers and put no effort into his work. Also, as a way to get attention, James would normally steal from local stores and along with disrespecting his teachers he would disrespect his mother. She noticed his misconduct and tried to make him remember his morals and all his beliefs he had growing up along with even having the thought about moving. But he dismissed all she had to

A hero is someone who will sacrifice themselves, or go out of their way to help people, without expecting something in return. James Farmer was a true hero because he did all of these things.

“The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared.” General Patton. A hero is someone who inspires, solves, or helps others in a major way. Heroes can also change people's lives sometimes. A hero can range from many people, from first responders, famous citizens , or even strangers.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” (Campbell 1). When we think of heroes most of us think of movie stars or professional athletes, but it’s not always about your popularity or talent it can also be about how you help society. What I think make a great hero is someone who is able to overcome his or her obstacles in life, is highly motivated, and has plenty of bravery.

A hero is someone who is an ordinary everyday person, but has the strongest of minds. To be a hero, it means someone who learns from their mistakes, correcting them, and becoming a good human-being. They are people from the past, present, and future. Additionally, they are defined as people that save the lives of millions of citizens, and they change and affect others’ lives. People can be heroes just by being themselves, and standing up for what’s right. Heroes are brave, selfless, and perseverant. True heroes are selfless like Abraham Lincoln, perseverant like Frederick Douglass, and brave like the soldier who lost his leg in Afghanistan that showed that anyone can be a hero.

James Jones was the man that Pamela fell in love with or at least that is what he thought. They were married ten years before they welcomed a wonderful little boy into their life named Shaun. James was six feet four inches tall weighing about three hundred pounds. He was stalky and handsome, Carmel colored, flawless skin and a nice trimmed goatee. What woman would not fall head over heels for him. He was quiet and to himself, but yet a man’s man and a family man. There was nothing that he would not do to ensure that his family was being taken care of.

For me a hero is someone who touches our lives in a personal way and does not do it for themselves.