What Makes A Hero

Everyone has their own idea of what a hero is and what a hero does. Most people think that guys like superman and batman are heroes because they have incredible superpowers and they are famous people who receive glory. Many people describe heroes as strong and indestructible people, however, heroes are actually not always famous and they are not always the way that society portrays them. In fact, most heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things and have notable traits for society to follow. Although heroes are mostly overlooked or misinterpreted by many people, a hero is always a courageous, selfless, and persistent person who has the determination to create change for the better.

Anyone who influences anyone else by saving or helping save his or her lives can be a hero. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the lives of millions of people by bringing justice to minorities. Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest heroes, led a nonviolent revolution to free his country. Even a parent can be a hero to his or her child by leading them in the right direction. All teachers are heroes when they make it their job to teach a child anything that will help them in life. You don’t have to go to great lengths by risking your life to make a difference in someone else’s life.

“I want to be Batman.” That is a typical response from a preschooler if they are asked what they want to be when they grow up. However, heroes are not always wearing capes. They can simply be an Indian man that changed his mindset into something more inspirational. There is one thing that Superman and a policeman have in common. They are both heroes. No matter how different the fields are, they are brave, helpful, and hardworking. A hero can be someone known for courageous achievements. They are normally men, but can be women too. Heroes come in many different ways. Some characteristics of a hero are someone who has enormous courage, strength, and knowledge. They usually have a big effect on people’s life and are pretty well known. A hero is also known for helping people and not doing it out of revenge. They must have a good heart because they are putting themselves at risk for others. The people need to have trust in him because he is putting their life on the line, so they cannot be evil. A true hero isn’t perfect. They have disagreements and bad days, but the motivation to get back up and help day after day is definitely a true hero. Being a hero is tiring, because being a hero is not a one-time thing, so one cannot just do something good for a day and call themself heroes. Being a hero means loving what you do. It means getting up in the morning, ready to help people in any way possible, everyday. Mohandas Gandhi is a hero because he was helpful, had leadership and

What is a hero? You may think a hero is someone who saves the world like Superman or Batman, but a hero is a lot more then that. People like Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King Jr. are the real heroes, that we should look up to, not the superheroes that we see on movies. They're the ones who made the world a better place to live on.

Heroes are those who have gone above what the average person would do to ensure the welfare of others. Natural disasters, terrorism, poverty, and war are some of the many things that destroy and end people’s lives. Throughout history, many people have made a difference. However, as history progresses, what we consider to be socially normal changes along with our definition of a hero. In Ancient Greece, Theseus, Hercules, and Perseus were considered heroes, but today only Theseus and Perseus would be considered heroes because Hercules would be shunned by society.

Heroes are those who have gone above what the average person would do to ensure the welfare of others. Natural disasters, terrorism, poverty, and war are some of the many things that destroy and end people’s lives. Throughout history, many people have made a difference. However, as history progresses, what we consider to be socially normal changes along with our definition of a hero. In Ancient Greece, Theseus, Perseus, and Hercules were considered heroes, but today only Theseus and Perseus would be considered heros.

In short, heroes are selfless men and women who don’t cower in times of need and, if necessary, sacrifice themselves. We need more heroes today. Like the firefighters on 9/11, we need to show our bravery. We need fewer power-hungry men who will stop at nothing to get their power and we need more selfless leaders who are

     Some wonder if or why it is important to be a hero. Others don’t think that heroes are important at all. Why would it be important to be a hero? A hero, in today’s society, is someone that simply saves another person’s life. The “hero” doesn’t have to have an enormous amount of strength or ability. When a situation occurs where a life needs to be saved, there isn’t always an enormous amount of danger involved. Heroes show the rest of the world how to help others. Heroes also display what can be done in an emergency situation. Heroes are important because they provide everyone with good examples of morals that are lacked in present day society. Each minute of everyday, the morality of our country is reduced. Heroes show us all that there are still good people

What It means to be a Hero is different to a lot of people. Some people think a Hero is someone who does more physical saving or, mental saving. Some people think it’s someone in their family that does everyday work like caring for their family or, does a lot of transportation. Other people think that their heroes. Their is a lot of opinions , but mostly it’s what you think is a hero in your mind. My opinion of what it means to be a hero /or my hero is my dad.Why he is my hero is cause he gets up every morning to go to work. His job is a mailman which means he goes a round the country putting mail in people's mailboxes. A lot of people thank my dad for doing that and, I thank him to. He also gets all his outside chores done

Everyday, society misconceives identities. In the eyes of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “A hero is no braver than any ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” Heroism, in Emerson’s perspective, is the ability to stand out for longer, and to endure hardships for greater durations. The passengers on United Flight 93, which was hijacked by terrorists as part of the September 11 attacks on the U.S demonstrated bravery like few other civilians can measure up to. Although it is not clear whether passengers on the other hijacked flights fought back persistently, it is known that the passengers on Flight 93 attempted to take control of the plane, and were successful. During the 35 minutes the passengers spent attempting to get into the

What and who is a Hero? Is a hero a fireman, who saved your cat from a burning fire? Or is it a group of people with supernatural abilities that saved the world from crumbling to the hands of Thanos, like the Avengers. Or maybe a hero is a person who changes the lives of many people, like Malcom X. All those examples are heroes in their own way, all might have a different way of conveying a hero but they do have one thing in common. They all show their ability to perform courageous acts and are noticed for their nobility, even under the most gruesome conditions they demonstrate the ability overcome adversity for the greater good.

A role in our society that stirs up a lot of arguments is the military. Everyone says that the public is being fooled by the military propaganda and some of their points are valid, but most of the propaganda is true, they do most of the stuff they say they are gonna do. They make a ton of sacrifices for our country and sometimes they are unheard of. They're not heroes just because of their individual actions while serving in the military, they're heroes because they give up much of what you don't ever have to. They choose to do it, and while they may not all think of it, the end result is that it helps you, by them serving the country you live in. Individual soldiers make their own

Two boys in Tucson, Arizona named Roy Madril and Chris Martinez were at gas station when they heard a woman yelling that some guy had taken her car and her kids were also inside of it. As Chris drove the vehicle Roy called the police and pursuited the vehicle with the man and children. Eventually the car stopped and the cops were able to arrest the man. The definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. A quote from a hero is, “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.’

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.

Hero is a word we seen a lot these days in society.The word hero can be referring to avengers in superhero movies,firefighters in the news who saved others’ lives,or someone who helped us when we needed most.Everyone has a hero,someone they look up to,inside their mind.To me,my hero is my dad.