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    Hero Vs Hero

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    vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.” More than 2000 years later, Pericles thoughts are still those of what today’s hero is. A hero today struggles, yet still manages to overcome these complications with an act of bravery. Rather than thinking of themselves, a hero is usually willing to put others before themselves and show audacity in the face of difficulties. First, Heroes are not thinking of themselves, but instead are showing acts of

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    My Hero Is A Hero

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    What truly is a hero and how do you know if they’re around you? A hero is not perfect. Let me tell you that, they are not always good, they don’t always make the best choices but that does not mean you aren’t a hero. There is a huge difference between a hero and MY hero. Someone could be a villain in your eyes, but in the eyes of another, they could be such a special person. Its all about where you stand and what you view a hero. To me, a hero is to be helpful and selfless. Maybe not always, people

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    Hero A Hero Essay

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    What Makes a Hero a Hero? “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” -Christopher Reeve. Anybody can be a hero, as long as they can find the courage and willingness to go the extra mile. A hero is someone who sacrifices themselves for others well-being, and can face challenges head-on, but heroes should not be focused on saving everybody, they know their best is enough. Heroes put themselves in the line of danger in order

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    Hero A Hero Essay

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    What Makes a Hero a Hero? “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” -Christopher Reeve. Anybody can be a hero, as long as they can find the courage and willingness to go the extra mile. A hero is someone who sacrifices themselves for others well-being, and can face challenges head-on, but heroes should not be focused on saving everybody, they know their best is enough. Heroes put themselves in the line of danger in order

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    Our very own towns hoodlum ‘greaser’ Ponyboy Curtis is a not a hero some folks argue, but others, praise the hoodlum hero. Ponyboy curtis is a hero because he’s very good at school, both academically and athletically, and he’s tough. Curtis’s young face may fool you, but the fourteen year old is tough. The young teen sprinted into the church, which was in flames to save the young kids. Ponyboy states “ pieces of the old roof were crashing down to close for comfort...I heard the timber and flames…

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    not very challenging to be a hero, but wise ones know the struggles of being a hero, which the texts “Theseus” and “The Adventure of Odysseus”, written in the book “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton proves. Heroes may require help from others, but more often than not, they are fearless fighters who do not need the aid of others to be successful. Heroes might easily gain credits for the work of their fellow allies, but that does not mean it is easy to be a hero. A true hero should not be afraid of pain

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    My Hero Who Is A Hero

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    Everyone in the world needs a hero, someone who they can look up to. Heroes can inspire people, make them feel secure or comfort them. My hero is Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z; he inspires me in multiple ways which is why I chose him as my hero. His life story, confidence, passionate music, and talent all inspire me. When we think of the ghetto, we think of a place that does not exist, made up because we never experience it. We are aware that it is very dangerous, but we never see it with our

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    Xavier Rasram Period 5 A hero can teach many life lessons, morals and various other things. A hero is someone who can be seen as a role model or hope to people. A view of a hero is different to everyone. A hero can save someone from a fire, they can be there to give support or even enlighten people. My heroes may differ from another person writing this same paper. The title hero is given to people for multiple reasons. To begin one of my heroes comes from one of my favorite shows Naruto. Rock

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    What is a hero? According to Dictonary.com, a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Today, when most people use the term hero, they are using it to refer to someone with courage or honesty. There are several different examples in society that people have been labeled as a hero. Many see Martin Luther King as a hero for what he did for the African American community, Chris Kyle because of his heroic actions and bravery in combat

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    The Meaning Of A Hero “We’re the heroes of our time. But we’re dancing with the demons in our minds.” What is it that they see in me, I ask. But maybe it’s not what they see in you, but what you are. Being a hero is what comes to you, what changes you, to become a better person and how you change other people in the process of becoming a better person. Being a hero is about what you change in yourself, for the good of other people. A hero is not something you compare to a normal person. Normal

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