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    Historical heroes were significant to Romanticism, this was because of the impact that they had over the history of man as well as how people reacted to their actions, words, and presence. Romantic heroes of the past include people such as Napoléon Bonaparte, Fredrick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth that had greatly changed perspectives with their individuality and passion. Modern day historical heroes include people such as Timothy Berners, Doc Hendley (Wine to Water organization), and national leaders

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    A great example about a modern day hero is the Flash. Barry Allen, The Flash, protect central city for the security of other people fighting against a lot of metahumans that terrorizes the city. He is a good person and a powerful hero. Hero is the person that help the others to do better things, protecting if is it necessary. A modern-day hero is a person that brings security for the population and fight for resolve the actual problem that affect his city. The classical hero is a type of hero who

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    Modern Day Greek Heroes

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    Whether in mythological times or present day, there has always been heroes. There are many differences in the heroes of mythological times and today, but one key similarity is courage. Whether it was Odysseus fighting for Greece to overtake the Trojans, or Martin Luther King Jr. standing up for his civil rights, courage was required for both of these actions. It takes courage to fight for one’s country, and also courage to stand up for oneself. A key trait that can be seen in mythological times

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    human being is capable of taking action into any situation they are put in. Heroes are within those humans, as they have been given attention for the obstacles they face, not unlike Odysseus, the epic hero in The Odyssey. Yet, traits possessed while put in front of a problem makes up how others see them as a hero, although the qualities of heroes are not always positive, and many men and women considered modern day heroes take hold of these traits. The character Odysseus encounters many life-threatening

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    Most people in modern day society believe that heroes are like Batman, Superman, or even Spiderman. These fictional characters are children's modern day heroes since they are portrayed as brave, loyal, and fearless. However, as these children are growing up, their perception of a hero is changing when they come across celebrities, civil rights leaders, or someone highly inspirational in their life. According to the Anglo Saxon society, a hero is portrayed with the qualities of being brave, loyal

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    Modern day heroes and classical heroes are not the same and their differences are more important than their similarities. The way I describe heroes may be different than others, but I feel the two kinds of heroes have a difference between the two weather it be minor or major. Heroes are all around us from old times to modern times. Heroes can be described as many different things and in many different ways, what do you describe as a hero? For example, I think a hero is anyone who cares enough

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    Heroes In The Odyssey

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    and yet, they were brave enough to rush into the World Trade Center while most fled the site. These heroes saved many people. But what of those who came out of the rubble? Most went on living the rest of their lives before the collision, not asking for glory. Heroes do not want power and glory but instead show bravery when others cower and are willing to sacrifice for what they believe in. Heroes do not want power and glory. A deceased leader in India, Mohandas Gandhi

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    True Heroes: Modern Bond

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    Modern Bond James Bond is one of the first heroes that movie goers came to love. The first Bond movie came out in 1962 with Dr. No, and 24 movies later is the latest installment of Spectre in 2015. There is a lot of history and significant events that have gone on in that 53 year span. This is true for the real world as it is for the Bond world. The James Bond series has modernized to fit into the new world with changes to the personalities of the characters, change of the globalist perspective

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    time. One does not think of modern day heroes as being mythical, like someone who slays a dragon, or having a supernatural ability Being a hero today means selfless acts of bravery, doing something for the good of others even if it means risking your life. In other words the definition of hero has definitely changed from classical to modern. Although they differ from each other modern day and classical heroes also share important qualities. Both classical and modern are brave, and they are willing

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    hero. Someone I would consider a modern-day hero is Derek Shephard, from the TV show “Grey´s Anatomy”. A hero is someone who is able to help others without any interest that would benefit him/her behind his actions Derek is a perfect example of a modern-day hero. He is selfless and works as a doctor with the main goal of helping others. Right before a surgery he says to everyone in the OR: “Today is a beautiful day to save lives.” Derek is worthy of the title of a modern-day hero because of all his good

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