Everyone's Hero

An Epic Hero There are heroes everywhere that come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever thought what makes up those heroes, what traits they have to make the what we call, a hero? A hero must be strong and wise to be prepared for any situation, and approach it correctly, and due to that he/she is loved by those he/she provided assistance. Also, something will always stand out about the hero weather its their mask, the powers they hold, the weapons they wield, or even their prepossessing

Joseph Campbell once said “ A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself”. Being a hero doesn't necessarily mean you are the strongest or the fastest, it can simply mean you put others before yourself. Being heroic can have many different attributes ,but in my eyes a hero reflects characteristics of selflessness, courage and nobleness. Selflessness means putting the needs of others before your own. A good hero needs to have the ability to surrender their lives

heroes to be exact. What makes a hero? They all have certain traits that fall under a certain category. According to “Webster’s New World College Dictionary”, a hero is “any person, esp. a man, admire for courage, nobility, or exploits” (632). This is the standard classification for a hero, but there are specific traits for other categories. All of the superheroes possess the standard traits of a classic hero, but they had additional molds that they fit. An ordinary hero possesses extraordinary powers

believe that a hero is someone who never gives up, is selfless, always stays positive, and remains hopeful in the hardest of times to be hopeful in. They are kind to all they meet, no matter the person. They are brave when things get a little scary. They are willing to sacrifice whatever they have to make sure the job gets done, and they have confidence in doing it. They are role models in every aspect, and anybody who knows them would strive to be like them in any way possible. My hero is Rick Taylor

In the modern world today, heroines seem to be the ones that stand up for what they believe in. Many modern day people in the society, think that standing up for what you believe in can be weak and a sign of unworthiness. These days, people can get offended about anything and have to find a reason to disagree with you. In the old days, when you stood up for what you believed in you were punished, and seen as a peasant. In two stories, of two very brave women, the audience sees different perspectives

“Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” Bob Riley once said. The American Revolutionary War went through years, 1775-1783. These three Patriot soldiers Nathan Hale, Deborah Sampson, and Thomas Jefferson stepped up, and revealed their hero during the hard times of the American Revolution against the british. Nathan Hale was a hero because of his brave acts while spying on the British. On September 10, 1776 Hale had willingly volunteered

Bravery is like a very trusted friend. This statement is told to be true in the tale of Beowulf. In the story, we see Beowulf's heroism and bravery in two very different times, his youth and all through his many different fights with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon. Through these two phases of his life, we can see that he has pretty much had bravery and courage throughout his entire life. He never backed down from a fight, which eventually is what led him to get terribly injured towards

An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society. A comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that starts off with an unpleasant scenario and ends up with a happy ending. The Odyssey, by Homer, and The Inferno, by Dante Alighieri, are both comedic epics because they both start off with very distasteful events and end happily, has a broad setting that includes supernatural realms such as the Underworld

the United States Army and later become an Army Ranger was the event that shook everyone worldwide on September 11th, 2001 on this day the event that occurred altered Pat Tillman’s planned future life path. As for Achilles he was an “invincible” hero and warrior throughout the commonly known Greek mythos he died during the Trojan war fighting in honor

Heros and Sidekicks Every great hero has a sidekick. The sidekick is their go to guy, the one that they rely on to get through difficulties. In the play Hamlet, Horatio is Hamlet's right hand man. He is loyal and supportive of Hamlet even when he makes some questionable decisions, which he does a lot. In the novel The Road, the boy is the man's sidekick. Not only is he his sidekick but he is his lifeline, he’s the main reason the man keeps on living. The boy is very respectful and devoted to his