Rob Cipriano: What Makes A Hero Or Sacrifice?

Hero’s come in many different perspectives. Some might view a hero as the fictional super heroes. Other’s consider hero’s to be modern day people. Some qualities of a hero are someone who is courageous, brave, and kind. A hero is a person who is admired for their courageous acts and achievements. They never give up even when times get hard. It’s more about the hero taking a stand for what they believe is right. Taking a stand counts more than winning.

~ In the article “What is a Hero”  paragraph 4-5 the author states that a what makes a hero is “A heroic act is one performed with recognition of possible risk and cost, be they  to one's physical health or personal reputation, in which the actor is willing to accept anticipated sacrifice. The key to heroism is a concern for other people I need your concern to the find a moral cost knowing there is a personal risk done without expectation of reward.” Basically a hero is someone who helps others not because he is asked or he will receive  a reward but someone who does it to be kind.

As Novalis, a famous German poet and philosopher once stated, “A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.” A hero does not show worry, but pushes through and can be courageous for only a little while longer than everyone else. Because heroes are people who put others before themselves, they must go above and beyond and not worry about their own safety.

A hero is someone who is selfless and is courageous. They also are usually an ordinary person who later does something very heroic and great. They also don’t act like self centered when they get recognized for it. In the editorial “What is a Hero” by Art Green, he shares a story about a man who almost died saving others in battle. In this he says, “ In this case, Benavidez says that it was not he that was the hero; it was the faceless men who paid the ultimate sacrifice.” This evidence shows that Benavidez and heroes don’t “bask in the glory” and this impacts him because he knows that people died for their country and he also did two so he can’t take all the credit for saving the men. Roger Rosenblatt, author of the editorial “Man in the water”

Oliver Stone once wrote, who he saw his heroes as“ Sciences who spend years of their lives trying to find cures...The inner-city kid who works at McDonald’s instead of selling drugs. The kid who stands alone instead of joining a gang, which would give him instant identity...People who take risks despite fears. People in wheelchairs who don't give up…”. (SB, pg.64) Heroes are people who choose the right no matter the situation. Making sacrifices for others benefit, being determined to rise over challenges, and not being perfect instead making mistakes are just some of the traits that make a hero.

“So there you go--heroes are everyday, common people most of what they do goes unheralded, unappreciated. And that, ironically, is heroism: not to be recognized” If someone can go out of their way to help someone in need, not just for s reward, that person is a hero. A hero can sacrifice something for themselves to help others in need. A hero can fix problems, but they do not need super strength or the ability to fly, they can be a normal person. A hero is someone who keeps fighting for what’s right, any ordinary person can be a hero, heroism is not being selfish, it’s being selfless.

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,

Bob Riley once said,”Hard times don't create Heroes. It is during the hard times when the hero within us is revealed.” A hero is someone that helps and protects others while risking their lives or their freedom and also throwing away their peace. A true hero always show in difficult situations. Even though being a hero can be costly they choose to act as a leader and take action, while they never turn away from problems.

Everyone faces battles in their life; the key is to never lose yourself and always try to be there for other people. Heroes who sacrifice their time and energy for others despite their on the problem. When I consider a heroic person I quickly consider someone who is strong, cunning, incredible looking, and overcome. The will to endeavor the worst of conditions is an overlooked quality of a legend. A person can be a hero for saving the life of one or of millions of lives. These legends are authentic dream figures for children. Children are incredibly fascinated with superheroes since they handle such endeavors as troublesome voyages, challenges with legendary mammoths, discovering lost a fortune, and changing the method for the world through

This quote indicates that no matter who or why, a person can be a hero because they decided to be the brave one and create a huge difference by facing challenges and overcoming decisions with

There are many types of heroes (such as the ones in comic books, myths, movies, or even just everyday life heroes) but all of them have perseverance when they’re going through a conflict. Heroes are role models and they’re people that we look up too. They all have unique and special qualities that make one another different from each other. For example policemen battle crime everyday and when they’re overcoming a conflict they have determination, courage and other traits that people admire them for and that make them as a hero. Typically a hero is admired for their achievement/actions and qualities.

A hero to me means a man or woman who takes hardships in his or her life. An example would be

“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed” (Bob Riley). Heroes show strength and positivity during and after a crisis or trial. In everyday life heroism is everywhere, personified in seemingly normal people. What sets them apart is their determination and heart.

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

Many different characteristics devise a hero, but to begin, a hero learns to overcome and grow from challenges. No matter what the challenge is, a hero can overcome it confidently and courageously. For example, in the passage, “An Everyday Hero,” Ana is battling cancer, but does not let it defeat her. As Ana’s son, Adam, states, “She fights this lethal disease every moment of everyday, and she does it with a smile,” (An Everyday Hero). In Ana’s situation, she has not conquered her challenge yet, but she knows that she will, which is truly heroic. Additionally, in the passage “Soldier home after losing his leg in Afghanistan,” Cpl. Tristan Eugene Segers, who lost a leg while fighting for his country does not let his physical challenge of losing a leg hold him back. Instead he tells his story, in order to inspire