Michael J. Novosel Essay

The word “hero“ is a very short word with a very long meaning. The image that comes up when most people hear the word “hero“ is normally a man with a cape, tights, and a “S” in the middle of his chest, along with a chiseled jaw, muscular arms and body, and dreamy eyes. This image is often thought of when the word “hero” pops up in conversation, although you don’t have to have supernatural powers or fight against evil mad scientists to be considered as a hero.

Christopher Reeve once said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserve and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Hero’s are around us in our everyday lives such as firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect people and their property. Other hero’s can be found in literature. These hero’s, also know as an epic hero, exhibit superhuman qualities to help fight and protect others while on their quest. Being a hero means taking on enormous responsibilities. With these responsibilities comes great praise from others which both Beowulf and everyday firefighter receive for their extraordinary work.

Murray Meisels was born on April 19, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in New York City and came to California in 1941 to attend college at USC. After graduating from USC, he attended the University of Oregon Dental School and the University of Buffalo Dental School. Murray served in the military during WWII and the Korean War. In 1948, he married Francis and they made their home in Buffalo, New York. They raised two children, and Murray owned a dental practice for over 40 years. While raising a family and practicing dentistry, he completed a Masters degree and taught at the University of Buffalo Dental School. In 1991 Murray retired from private practice, but continued teaching part time at the

The word hero describes a person who is confident, brave, and determined. A person who dedicates their lives to others and are renowned for their outstanding achievements. Their actions improve the world and people around them. Chris Kyle possessed all the qualities of a hero: he was selfless, influential, and willing to do anything for the benefit of others.

In opposition to Jan Narveson’s point of view. I agree that in some cases, his ideas do stand and can be applied however, in a particular set of circumstances. On his stance of suing polluters, I can see two main instances where that could be problematic when applied to atmospheric conditions or CO2 emissions. The first being: No one individual, or association can be blamed for the pollution of the atmosphere. There are countless guilty parties when it comes to polluting the atmosphere. It is true that some larger corporations are guiltier than others, and data can be collected to find the guiltier parties, but there are simply to many to hold accountable for this issue. The second, a point Smith brought to surface while arguing Narveson’s point of view, was that, an individual might not be able to afford or lack the resources to challenge large corporations.

Ricky Martin once said, “Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Ghandi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.” Almost anyone can be a hero, as long as they have the courage and the maturity to understand and respect those who they attempt to help. Despite the fact that a hero cannot save everyone, being heroic is about placing others before oneself and strive to help those who need it the most.

Some may believe a hero is a person who fights evil and saves people. In reality, it is more than than that. A hero is someone who fights for what they believe in, they are courageous, fight for the greater good, and above all, would sacrifice their life to save the lives of many. For example, in The Odyssey, a hotshot is shown in the life of Odysseus. While many believe Odysseus was a great figure and leader, he was far from that. He failed his crew, and for one reason only, he was not the chieftain his men needed.

During the height of racial oppression in America, there was a false notion that one’s pigment of skin was equated with intelligence and overall competency. This ideology shaped political institutions, social class, education, and opportunities in society. In order to disprove such an idea, black elites had to jump through hoops and over barrells to compete with whites. Benjamin Banneker is a prime example of an African-American figure who refuted such claims through his phenomenal works and discoveries. Banneker even stated himself: “The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers.”

A hero is someone who puts themselves before others. Heroic acts can range from small gestures to saving countless lives. Heroes are known for their bravery and outstanding achievements. Todd Beamer is a hero because because he was selfless and courageous and will sacrifice himself for others.

Heroes come in all sizes, shapes, genders, and backgrounds. Heroes can be defined by many different standards and are people of great character, who spend their lives doing what they can to help others in need. Everyone has his or her favorite hero, my favorite hero is one that is little known but to me is a true inspiration. My hero is Rolf Benirschke. He is my hero for the courage, inspiration, and help that his words provided me when I was recovering from lifesaving surgery.

A hero is someone who devotes his or her life to something of noble cause for the well being of others. Jared Padalecki is one person who distinctly illustrates this definition of a hero. Jared Padalecki was diagnosed with depression in 2007, and ever since has devoted his time and energy to encouraging others to fight similar issues. He started a t-shirt campaign in 2015 and donated the proceeds to organizations meant to assist those with mental illnesses. Jared Padalecki never paused his efforts towards assisting those in more compromising positions regarding mental health. Ultimately, Jared Padalecki is heroic because he is inspirational and perseverant.

A hero is someone who is willing to worry and think about others before themselves in tough situations. There are many heroes in the story, but there are only three who stood out the most. The first hero is Rudy Steiner. The second hero that stood out was Liesel Meminger. The last hero who stood out the best and didn't care for himself was Hans Hubermann. A hero might also sacrifice their life to help others.

A hero is a person who others admire for their courage, strength and  heroic acts. Hero’s enter a battlefield facing the inferior villain without any concern of their own life, the only thought on the hero’s mind is executioning the villain in order to save other people's lives. Chris Kyle was a modern day hero, because he strived to help a cause greater than himself and make the world a safer place. Beowulf was a olden day hero, he wanted glory for the acts he performed. Even though, he wanted the glory, he also wanted to save people's lives.

If it is difficulty that shows what men are, there should be no doubt about what kind of man Carl Brashear is. The Navy's first African-American Master Diver, Brashear faced difficulties that would have defeated most people. His spirit and determination resulted not only in his overcoming great odds to become a U.S. Navy diver, but also in his surviving the loss of a leg in an accident on the USS Hoist in 1966 - and more amazingly - in his attaining the rank of Master Diver.

“A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.” - Christopher Reeve. Average everyday people face many challenges and overcome them most of the time, but there are certain challenges they just give up on. They start getting into a certain mindset where they claim they can’t overcome the challenge. A hero, however, sticks to the right mindset and keeps trying and getting better, despite the obstacles facing them. Even though they aren’t always able to save everything all the time, heroes risk and strive to reach their goals and do their best while exhibiting determination and modesty.