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    Who is Nicole Renard? Nicole Renard is an innocent young girl who is not only Francis’ first and only love but also the victim of Larry LaSalle. Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1) I must generally refer to relevant aspects of Heroes I should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationships I could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements; Quotation ‘That would be nice.’ Means? When she agrees to go to the cinema with Francis she transforms

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    People paint heroes in colors and words seemingly out of nowhere; however, these heroes are real in their own way. They may not have the superpowers, if they do have them, as described and shown, but there are qualities that were admired enough for them to be created. Heroes are very much real, not just something in a book. They are also human with human designs and faults. This makes them likable because not everyone is perfect and heroes acknowledge that themselves, no matter how much they are

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    Many kids were asked when they were little who their hero was. The same kids would answer with their elders, never with a fictional superhero. A superhero is defined as a benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman. The argument of the movie, Unbreakable, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, is whether or not David Dunne has superpowers. Dunne is considered to have superpowers due to his extreme capability of strength. Dunne has miraculous strength in situations involving

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    Heroes: Grappling With Power With the proliferation of supernatural television shows and movies, I expected Heroes to be more of the same. It is not. Heroes offers a unique twist on the classic superhero tale through its wide variety of characters, its concise plot, its special effects, and its wise use of tone. Mohinder Suresh, who functions as the series’ narrator, teaches genetic theory in a small, stuffy classroom to bored college students in India. As the class ends, a colleague pulls Mohinder

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    Think about being trapped in an attic for two years. Not being able to go outside,limited amount of food, never being able to get away from each other. This is what the Frank family,VanDaan family,and Dussel had to deal with in the Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Heroism can be defined in many ways but in order to be a hero in this situation you need to be brave,courageous,bold and fearless. There are a lot of characters who show heroism.The ones that were the most heroic

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    share and each camper a copy of the Superhero Self Portrait handout. Before they start drawing, get the creative juices flowing by asking these questions: Can you think of any superheroes from comic books, tv, movies or video games? What makes them heroes? Do they have special powers? Do they wear certain types of clothes? How are superheroes different than villains? (Villains are usually mean, want to hurt other people, take over the world and only care about themselves.) If you were a superhero

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    Heroes and their role in creating the unique of culture If someone tells you that you are a hero, would you believe that? It probably sounds insane but there is no limitation in the way people define view own heroes. They might be the superhero with superpower, only appearing when people in danger and save them. They could be the revolutionary who create a milestone that make future a better place to live. Or they are your neighbor, family or friends ordinary who sacrificed their own benefit and

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    According to Gerard Way, ¨ Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary¨. There can be many people who are considered heroes in today's time. Such as people who rescue people from life-threatening situations. There are true heroes today because need help from others so that is when heroes show what they are made of. Role models could also be considered a hero to some people but not to everyone. Heroes are definitely needed in today's society because not everyone has what it takes

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    you’ve ever met a hero like a soldier, a role model, or an important person in your life you know that a hero is one that is noble and does the right things to help others not only there selves. Being a hero is when you’re selfless, brave, and humble. Heroes are the characters that learn the most and do the most affective actions. There is always going to be a hero in every story, movie, or real life scenario. A hero doesn’t have to be the one who saves someone’s life or fights off evil and is always

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    In America, violence has always been an integral part of national culture. Crime and bloodshed, euphemized through use of “action” (this has a source) plots, are glorified both on and off screen. The more disturbing the act of violence, the more enthralled the public seems. The most prolific of crimes, those committed by infamous serial killers, inspire the most attention. As said by Jeff Lindsay, creator of the book series that inspired the wildly-popular television program, Dexter, “We’re sickened

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