Essay on The Heroes Among Us

“It’s not true that there are no heroes anymore…” (Oliver Stone SB 63) Heroes. Today when we hear heroes we think of superheroes with powers. but have we really thought what heroes really are? Heroes are your regular everyday people that work to the best of their abilities to make a difference in the world. A hero is not someone who thinks about themselves but someone who does things that they believe are right and are admired or idealized for their courage.

“I wish I could be a hero!” Many adults in today’s society hear small children wishing they could become heroes. Children wish to be more like heroes for the reason that heroes are the type of people who risk their lives to help others. Throughout history, children have had a positive connotation with the word “hero.” The heroes many small children talk about are the fictional ones who protect cities from villains: Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and others. However, these are not the only types of heroes in today’s world. Firefighters and policemen are also considered heroes because they save the lives of those in danger. Many adults consider their inspirations to be heroes, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin

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

The United States of America is known for the land of the free and the home of the brave but there has had to be a lot of sacrifice for our freedom and we don’t give enough appreciation to the ones who gained it. We use the word hero to describe the veterans who fought for our country but really there is not word in any language that can describe how blessed we are to have the people who fought for us. There are so many people who go on with life and don’t think about what we take for granted. We are able to live how we want to live and do what we want to do and all our thanks everyday needs to go to the ones who made this possible, our veterans. You should always be thankful for what many people around the world have done for us and all the

     Every child has fantasy's of being a super hero and leaping tall buildings in a single bound or staring death in the face everyday and somehow finding a way to escape. All of these imaginative thoughts have been derived from the past literary works by the great writers of the early American literary period. These early writers entered society into a world of action and adventure, where one can see spectacular events unfolding through the eyes of a notorious man of courage and feel as though they are defending there country or saving the woman they love. Though the modern heroes are much more

Not all heroes wear a cape nor’ have a super power to fight off evil. Ordinary populations are more than capable to save the small corrupt ways of the world.

Heroes don't always wear capes. When you're a hero you should be trusted by with whatever you're doing or whoever you're with or heping. You should also be strong. When you’re a hero, you should be strong with everything. You may struggle, but in the end you are still helping everyone you can. A hero should be able to do something as simple as telling truth. They should be telling the truth so matter what even if you're very close with them. A hero is defined by being trustworthy, strong, and honest.

Flames are coming out of every opening in a building and a firefighter runs in to save someone that is inside. A police officer is shot while trying to ensure that no innocent lives are taken of those being held hostage inside a bank. A lifeguard jumps into the deep end of the pool to save a drowning child. Firefighters, police officers, lifeguards or even the next door neighbor could be considered heroes. Why does society have a need for heroes? What traits should heroes have? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a hero in the following ways: a) a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b) an illustrious warrior c) a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d) one

Throughout time and literature hero’s have not changed physically but the people who are looked to as hero’s has. A hero is someone who goes above and beyond what is required to help someone in need. Hero’s come in many shapes and sizes, and carry many similar but different qualities. Hero’s are kind people who truly care for others without any alterrior motives. People who care and donate their time, energy, love, and kindness to others. Also a person who is brave, daring and courageous are considered hero’s.

Heroes, what is a hero, who can be considered a hero, and how to be a hero. The definition of a hero can be described as a person who is idealized for his or her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Anybody can be a hero, just depends on the type of outlook you have or the standards you set for that specific person and their achievement, also considered as how to be one. There are many types of heroes, there are Police, Firefighters, Doctors, and even Lifeguards that may be considered heroes.

Heroes are not people in comic books or movies. Heroes are people who protect the innocent and punish the guilty. They are all around us, but we do not always recognize them. We do not appreciate the sacrifices they make in able to keep us safe. Look at police officers always taking time from their families, working to keep the rest of us out of harm’s way. There are military officers deployed to help other countries in need and help them fight their enemies. Due to these brave actions, we are a strong and independent country. Heroes must possess imperative qualities that define them as above average such as humbleness, courage, and tenacity

Like any other term in a language, it will inevitably change as society progresses. The word ‘hero’ was a term to constantly change as the world continued and grew quickly. More people started to relate to the word hero, or achieve a status high enough be considered a hero with their extraordinary achievements. A person who was considered a hero was expected to have no flaws, yet we all know no human is flawless. As the world advanced, ‘hero’ was slowly becoming old fashioned due to people in modern times not relating to the word, or not becoming a hero themselves.

Joseph Campbell, the author of A Hero With a Thousand Faces said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself”. All throughout history, humans have given his or her life for a bigger purpose, and our society has improved dramatically because of their efforts. The epic poem The Odyssey by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald tells the tale of the hero, Odysseus. Odysseus is the king of Ithaca and helps the Greeks win the Trojan War. However, after the war, Odysseus is left with an almost impossible trip home, yet he pushes through, and makes it safely home. The journey does not end there; once home, he kills the suitors who were trying to steal his kingdom, and finally

Heroes today are thought to be people who do extraordinary things or people who help out in little ways. Some people consider celebrities heroes and even more people consider the hardworking law enforcement and firefighters heroes. These are all fine examples of heroes, but I believe in Sailor Moon, a spunky girl living in half-hour cartoon segments . She never falls from grace, into the seedy belly of drugs or breaking laws, her glory never fades and despite her knack for walking into traps she always come out on top in the end, but most of all she’s my hero.

When you were younger, did you look up to someone and think”I want to be just like them”? Did you look up to your parents and want to be just like them? Many heroes risk their lives every day, and they don’t do it for money or fame, they do it for us. Heroes of any kind, real or fake, boy or girl, can all make a difference. Even if what they did was not on the news, it doesn’t mean it wasn’t important. We can all be heroes in our own way, and I will tell you how.