James Bowie

Heroes are so much more than people that fly around in capes and fight off villains, heroes can be everyday people that just want to help. Take the movie Hacksaw Ridge for example. In the movie there is a character named Desmond T. Doss, Desmond decides to join the army during WWII as an Army Medic but not only does he want to join the army but he refuses to carry a gun do to his religious beliefs. At first the Army would not let him join unless he used a gun because they all thought he was crazy

Katniss Everdeen is one of the best heroes in modern mythology. “Katniss Everdeen. She is the hero we need.” (Kim, Daniel J). Katniss isn’t like other heroes in modern mythology. Heroes today are characterized by their aggression and dominance but not Katniss. Katniss is strong when she has to be, but deep inside she is truly scared. Joseph Cambell’s 17 stages monomyth is able to map out a hero’s journey and express the steps taken to become a hero. Katniss is a highly qualified hero and accomplishes

Heroes, despite their extraneous characteristics, have very similar values to the people that follow them. This point of view can best be explained using three key points of focus. These points are as follows: The similarity of a higher guidance in times of need, the similarity of the code of honor that they live by, and the fact that no matter who the hero is, he or she is under pressure to be a successful role model.      The similarity of higher guidance in times of need is the easiest and

Enter text here.The Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson is a coming of age story and showcases a metaphor for the journey of growing up. Our protagonist, Sarah, takes a mental, emotional and physical journey which symbolises her transformation from adolescence into adulthood. Through this film we learn alongside Sarah about the conflicts one faces when maturity creeps up on them, these conflicts being prevalent in young people's lives. The film explores the ideas of selfishness and self-absorption

An episode of Black Mirror, a British TV show, portrays ideas of our reality or near future of our reality. Each scene carries specific messages that compare these ideas. In particular, this episode had a theme of high standards for humans. From the start of the show, it seemed as if every person is trapped. There's no way to see the outside world, but monitors everywhere. Also, in order to become the best, they need to train with serious procedures and guidelines. The bikes were literally creating

The next morning would mark the beginning of Trent’s sixth day at The Resort, and something was off. Not only did Trent sleep in longer than usual, but he had very peculiar dreams the night before, and felt slightly groggy. Or was he hungover? He hadn’t had too much to drink at the bonfire the night before. After showering and getting dressed, Trent walked to the local market to get some bread and jam to bring on the hike. The market wasn’t a market in the traditional sense, because there was

Steve Gleason: New Orleans Hero Heroes come in many different shapes and sizes. Not all heroes wear capes or have huge logos on their chest but are the ones who go beyond the call of duty. Heroes step up in times of need when most will not. A hero can also be someone who uses their disability to make a difference rather than looking at their disability as a hindrance. I believe Steve Gleason qualifies as the perfect example of this type of hero. Steve Gleason, former New Orleans Saints player, became

Why are veterans our hero? Throughout the years with wars,combat, etc veterans have risked their lives to thousands of people everyday just so they can live the American lifestyle everyone wants. There are many different types of veterans. There are soilders, marines, the Air Force and more. That is what makes a hero. They face the risk of death when they go to war, or even just having the job. Self-sacrifice for thousands or even millions of people would definitely make you a hero due to the fact

Heroes are everywhere; they are the person sitting on the bus, a man walking down the street, or the person sitting in class. Heroes are not only people who wear capes. Heroes do not even need to have powers. There is not a specific definition of heroism or what a hero is. For someone to be a hero they need to have amazing characteristic traits. Heroes can be just a genuine person, who does something amazing out of the ordinary one day. Or someone standing up or fighting for what they believe in

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionaries, a hero is “a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities” (“Hero” def. 1). A hero is also “a person who is greatly admired” (“Hero” def. 2). While brave acts, fine qualities and admiration generally sum up what a hero is, I believe that these individuals who impact our daily lives deserve more respect and honor than what this simple definition gives them. A hero is someone who is genuine, valorous, and not afraid of self-sacrifice. Superman