'Wounded Vets Do The Impossible' : The Characteristics Of Heroism?

“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.

“A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” ~ Maya Angelou. Hero’s come from all different shapes, sizes, cultures, and ages. They don’t have any superpowers or special abilities, but the can reach the heart of others and inspire them with their stories. They grow out of their hardships or help others who have difficulty growing out of their own. Hero’s see everyone as like minded people, instead of focusing on each other’s differences. Three ideas that define a hero are humility, mindset, and selflessness.

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.

“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.

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man,but he is brave five minutes longer”.(Ralph waldo Emerson)Some people might think being a hero is all about flying,super strength,and just having special abilities,when it really isn't. Being a hero is all about helping people when being bullied or standing up for your rights and having bravery in your mind and courage. Hero’s take risk, they aren't cowards,and they show lots of bravery. Heros put other people's feelings into to their shoes and show their empathy towards they.They don't let the go through things alone.

Those who are not willing to go through hardships, be selfless, courageous and make sacrifices for others aren’t heroes. Throughout the hero's journey, a hero must go through many hardships. Any heroic deed involves danger and sacrifice, and a hero needs courage to overcome the odds they face. To be a hero, one must put other’s needs before their own, and stay true to what they think is right.

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.

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“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” (-Bob Riley).This quote truly describes what it means to be a hero because a hero never gives up. A hero is always optimistic, even during hard times, and a hero is fearless and steps up to the challenge. Although being a hero may seem impossible, we never know when the “hero” within us could be revealed.

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.

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 shows worry as all people do, but can push through and be courageous. A hero works for others, not thinking of themselves. Because heroes are people who put others before themselves, going above and beyond without the worry of their own safety.

One of many characteristics a hero has is a show perseverance. A true show of perseverance is when you have to push through and not give up. As demonstrated in the article ¨Wounded Vets do the impossible¨ By 60 minutes on CBS news shows a group of vets climbing one of the 7 summits. Isaac blunt was a vet in Afghanistan lost both of his legs and was in a wheelchair for 2 years. Isaac Blunt talks about how it was going to be a challenge to get up out of his wheelchair,¨I knew that it was going to be a challenge...I have to get out my chair.¨ Isaac would have to be willing to get up and do what he hadn't done in two years, walk. He would have to adjust to his prosthetic legs and he would have to walk with his prosthetic legs on a treadmill every day for two weeks.

Christopher Reeve once said “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Usually, when the word “hero” comes to mind people think of a superhero such as Superman, or someone who is or was fighting for their country. While yes, these are examples of heroes, most people don’t think to include ordinary average people as heroes. One can represent heroism by facing challenges and taking action, staying courageous, and not giving up no matter the sacrifices they have to make, including their well-being or in some cases their life.

“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.

“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.” Although A hero is someone who goes out there way to help someone. Even if it's a little thing like helping a old lady cross the street. A hero goes out his or her way to do the right thing. A hero is someone who does something not for attention or money just because there kindness. A True hero is being courageous, fearless and not giving up.