Show Me A Hero Dialogue

Why would you get something like that? Never mind it is pretty cool. Even though its like 100 feet tall!!! I thought you guys were just going to the store and you came back with a mosterice truck! Is that what took you 5 hours? You are the best step dad ever! This is my step dad troy but his real name is adam but he doesn't like that name. That is why we call him troy. He is always getting stuff for him hos self or one of us. When he buys the stuff he doesn't tell so it is always a surprise.

The term “hero” has many different interpretations for different individuals. In his speech “Heroes”, Tim O’Brien tells his audience how he views a hero and redefines the often dramatized term. He defines a hero as one who knows what a person needs and is willing to give that to them without question. O’Brien accomplishes sharing his argument of what a hero is through the use of appealing to Kairos, diction and syntax.

I chose to the modern mythology known as The Hunger Games a novel written by Suzanne Collins and later adapted into a feature film. The novel was actually part of a trilogy The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The story begins by introducing you to our main character Katniss Everdeen who lives in a world run by the Capitol where President Snow resides and has enforced a form of martial law on all 13 districts. Every year the Capitol hosts their annual Hunger Games which is a form of entertainment for the Capitol. Out of every district two tributes, one boy and one girl will be picked to participate in the Hunger Games which is a battle to the death. Whichever tribute manages to survive till the end will be rewarded by getting to stay in the capitol and their district will be given more food and supplies. The reason Katniss becomes a part of the games is because her little sister prim is chosen during the reaping to be the tribute so Katniss hearing her sisters name volunteers as tribute to save her sisters life but she tries to win the games for her district and to provide for them. The only problem is she finds it hard to murder the other tributes because they are all so young and she doesn’t see why she must kill them for the Capitols entertainment.

Heroes is not confined to a chronological narrative, it moves between past and present. Cormier has used this technique to manipulate the readers into erroneous views of the main characters,

Carnegie was not a hero A hero is a person who faces danger, adversity, or one who shows bravery, courage, or self sacrifice. The simple act of giving is not necessarily a reflection of a heroic spirit. For example, Andrew Carnegie would give money away to the community in order to gain power (Doc.E). Although he had already gained power through his steel industry, he owned 80% of the steel industry by 1901.

Every character is a hero in a different way, for example Ponyboy. When Ponyboy was in the hospital getting checked on Jerry comes in and tells him something interesting. “I swear, you

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Secondly, public safety personnel. Are the hero’s? This includes fire fighter, rescue medic and police officers. The best example of all three of these public personnel, I would have to say, would have to been the event that took place on September 11, 2001. It was a clear Tuesday morning around 8:45 a.m. when two plain hit the World Trade Center in New York City. Instantly killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds while the tower crumbed to the ground. While millions fled from the scene, millions watched the events unfolding. The hero’s in this story are the ones that ran to the tower, the rescue the ones that were trapped and help the injured.

Nicole Renard is an innocent young girl who is not only Francis’ first and only love but also the victim of Larry LaSalle.

Throughout the novel, Grant undergoes psychological changes that allow him to become a hero. Grant’s life is filled with rage for the way he is treated by whites. Eventually this rage becomes self-loathing and cynicism, because he feels he is taking the unjust treatment from whites lying down. This downward spiral causes him to alienate himself from people he loves and feel that the community is helpless. During a conversation with Vivian, Grant says, he cannot face Jefferson because he cannot face himself and his own life. Vivian helps Grant realize that he has left the South in the past, has returned, and still has not left. This helps him realize that he is there for a reason. Another change happens when he accepts the task of helping Jefferson. At first Grant is angry and believes that Miss Emma wants him to perform a difficult and maybe impossible task of convincing Jefferson to die with defiance and character. After accepting this task and dealings with Jefferson, Grant realizes what a hero is and he can have an impact on the community. Finally when Grant breaks down in front of his students he realizes that he is ready to connect with the children that he has been so strict with. Many heroes have to overcome an inner struggle to realize their potential for greatness. Eventually through his interactions with his family, Vivian, Jefferson, and students he realizes to view everyone positively which gives him the strength and courage to make an

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.

Day after day, year after year he said nothing of his affection. “I am in love with you,” he whispered to the headstone before him. A tear trickled down his wrinkled cheek, and a muffled sob escaped him. He covered his face with his free hand while he clutched the dozen, red roses tighter with the other. As dusk drew near and wrapped her arms around the land, fireflies drifted out of wherever they hide during the hours of the day. The moon began to glow behind the distant horizon, and the first star appeared suddenly in the middle of the sky, but the man took no notice. He gently laid the roses on the ground in front of him and for the thousandth time, reread the simple words on the stone. “Marie Sutton,” it read, “1920-1980”. No one had ever known of any relatives, and she had died penniless, forcing the town to pay for the cost of her burial. After the slightly awkward funeral, someone had placed a tiny

When the word "hero" is spoken, everyone has different thoughts. Some will think of super powers like flying and saving people from villains; while others have a certain person they know or have heard of that come to mind who have done something to make a difference in the lives of others but who is a hero to you? To answer this question you must first ask yourself what a hero is; what comes to your mind when someone says the word. When I am confronted with these questions I always have the same thoughts; smart, strong will power, and someone who stands up for what they believe is right.

What is a hero to you? A hero is different for everyone in the sense that it could be human to one person, but a character to another. A hero can vary due to the culture, race, age, etc. When the mind is young, it tends to be more creative and imaginative, making it more lively and brilliant listening to a kid’s perspective on their hero. Over the years, the idea or definition of a hero has changed in some aspects, but not all. The typical hero is exaggerated to be strong, brave, or able to do things no ordinary human can do. A hero is something or someone that makes you admire what they do for you and others or feel as if you are safe if you are with or around them; they are your shoulder to lean/cry on when you are in distress.

Two kids argue in a schoolyard. “My hero is better than yours! He’s faster, stronger, and can defeat a thousand men at once! And he can run four thousand miles in two seconds!” “Well my hero is much better than yours! He’s smarter, braver and can outsmart his enemies in like, two seconds so there!” Every kid argues at some point about which hero they think is better. But is there really a way to measure which hero is better? What are the criteria for a hero, and more specifically, an epic hero, which are oftentimes considered to be the “original heroes” from older times. One of the most famous epic heroes and who is also considered the original hero is a guy named Beowulf. But was he really just a guy or was he the guy who everyone says rose above himself to go on an adventure, leaving Geatland to fight a monster in the land of the Danes, the guy who killed Grendel and was strong enough to defeat not only Grendel but his mother? Even at the end when he died from a dragon’s injury he did so with honor and style. Beowulf died with an heir who made sure a monument was built for him. Is this an accurate representation the epic hero Beowulf? Does he really measure up to the standards that most people associate with epic heroes like having strength and courage? Did he win in his battles during his crazy adventure? Does he leave his world for a darker one or retreat at the sight of monstrosity and gloom? And does he end up achieving his goals?