Robert Hayden Definition Of A Hero

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

“It’s not easy to be a hero. You do it because of what you believe, not because of what other people deserve.” Anyone can face a challenge or a hardship. But what makes a true hero is how the person takes on the challenge. Often, heroes show feats of ingenuity and acts of bravery. Two heroes that acted during the American Civil Rights Movement, were Martin Luther King Jr, and Rosa Parks. A hero is a person who has demonstrated behaviors to ethically receive our appreciation and respect. A hero is an ordinary person who finds the strength within themselves to persevere and undergo hardships and calamity.

Many heroes exists in todays world. Some are just fictional but the real ones are the ones worth mentioning. A true hero is a person who is willing to sacrifice everything for the well being of others. they're giving personalities cause them to give everything they can to help others. They are constantly in a race to fight for something beneficial to all.

To continue Heroes constantly go above and beyond the call of duty and always persist. In the same manner, the book, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written by Frederick Douglass, Douglass is at a convention on the rights of African Americans, when a colleague urges him to speak, to which he remarks, “The truth was, I felt myself a slave, and the idea of speaking to white people weighed me down. I spoke but a few moments.”(SB 72) This excerpt shows how Douglass is able to conquer his

The life of Frederick Douglass was as horrible and miserable as any other slave. However, since bravery was his most dominant trait Frederick’s life became the life of a hero. Born into slavery on the year of 1818, Frederick never really got to know his family and was separated at birth. Growing up, he knew that blacks like him were not supposed to be educated, or treated as well as the whites. This compelled Frederick even

Heroes are all over the world and works everyday while we are going through our daily life. A hero is someone who takes charge of a problem that can also save many people’s lives or one by also risking their life in many obstacles. A man ran into a building on fire and saved many people that were inside the building, but doesn’t need a reward is a hero. In a quote, Brodi Ashton says, “Heroes are made by the paths to choose, not the powers they are graced with.”

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.

“ A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown .” When a hero keeps on going and never stop trying that makes them a hero.When a hero puts there life at risk just to save another life, even though it could mean losing their own that makes them a hero. Someone who goes through great challenges but never stops trying is a hero. Ahero is not someone who gives up or someone who is selfish.Heroism is being selflessness, someone who makes sacrifices, and someone who never gives up.

What is a hero? A hero might not be the flying ,fictitious and fabricated forteller of good that humanity has decided upon. Everyone is the protagonist of their own story therefor a hero could be anyone from any place or time; no matter how strange their circumstances. According to merriam-webster dictionary heroism is an act of great courage. Meaning heroism is facing a great fear while being fully aware of the danger.

Heroes are everywhere; they are the person sitting on the bus, a man walking down the street, or the person sitting in class. Heroes are not only people who wear capes. Heroes do not even need to have powers. There is not a specific definition of heroism or what a hero is. For someone to be a hero they need to have amazing characteristic traits. Heroes can be just a genuine person, who does something amazing out of the ordinary one day. Or someone standing up or fighting for what they believe in. Although heroism means having the courage or the will to fight instead of taking flight, taking charge of a situation and being a leader, it never means letting people in need down.

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.

“I think we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb” (Robert Downey, Jr.). To clarify, when someone is identified as hero, he/she is someone who had taken actions. A hero makes changes to the world, no matter how simple the change might be. It can be as simple as helping an old lady cross the street. Heroism is willing to overcome obstacles, whether internal or external, to make a difference for the greater good.

“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.

“A hero is someone who steps up when everyone else backs down.” Meaning, a hero can be anyone who takes the chance, or takes a risk when others are afraid. Heroes are ordinary people who make themself extraordinary. All heroes face obstacles, but the way they handle challenges is what makes them heroic. Instead of running away from difficulties, heroes take another step and conquer their fears to not only save themselves, but others too. Although any person can fail, a hero shows strength, determination and takes action despite their struggles.

To begin, Frederick Douglass displayed determination, bravery, and intelligence throughout his life, those traits and his actions combined are what makes him a hero. “It was life or death with me. But I remained firm, and, according to my resolution.” (Douglass). Douglass was determined to get away from slavery and knew he would die if he was caught. He is saying that even though he knew he could die he would stay on his path no matter what. “I felt assured that if I failed in this attempt, my case would be a hopeless one - it would seal my fate as a slave forever.” (Douglass). He knew that his plan could only go one of two ways; he could become a free man, or he could be captured and die a slave. Frederick Douglass was brave because he could be apprehended and taken back to what he was trying to escape. “I was afraid to speak to anyone for fear