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    The word hero is overused in todays’ society; any given person is considered a hero when they demonstrate just one of the many traits that are needed to be an actual hero. According to thefreedictionary.com the definition of a hero is a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, etc. However, true heroes are more than what a definition gives. Because of their bravery, compassion, and self-sacrifice, first responders should be considered the true heroes of American society. In todays’ society

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    A Hero’s Breakdown Essay

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    Ideas abound of what true heroism is in this day and age. To some, a true hero may be the person that led their favorite sports team to a championship. To others, true heroes are the doctors that helped a loved one get better from a serious illness. Some even see the person that gives them inspiration on a day to day basis as a true hero. To many, however, a true hero is so much more than that. To many, a true hero is the one that goes the extra mile t follow a strict moral code, both at home and

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    The Thematic Paradigm

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    Historically American film have been centered on heroes. In Ray’s “The Thematic Paradigm” he states that heroes as have two preset archetypes with certain characteristics. These two archetypes are the family orientated “official hero” and the loner “outlaw hero.” In Segar’s “Creating the Myth” she states that heroes are made by the steps or events that they go through on their way to becoming a hero. This means that to Seger the heroes do not start out as heroes, but as normal people. However, Ray

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    Essay on Hero-Anti Hero

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    saved. The word hero is passed around too much these days. A hero is not a football player that scores the game-winning touchdown or the goaltender who saves his team from a loss. A hero is usually an ordinary person that did extraordinary things. A true hero is really never a hero at all; at least not in their own mind. However, there are various cases today in which we see the exact opposites of these characters, the anti-heroes. The anti-hero is one who cannot be classified as a hero, for that said

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    considering cultural ways of viewing heros, we generally put them on the highest pedestals for what they do. They are seen as admirable and an image people strive to be. But, a twisted hero is not someone who is put on that pedestal. They are not admired and look upon as great. By definition twisted means unpleasantly, or unhealthily abnormal. Also, if you just think about it, twisted is something grotesque in nature and not desired upon being. Therefore, a twisted hero is someone who, although they use

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    Arthur Ashe once said, “True heroism is not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Someone who stays strong in their heart and shows selflessness towards others even though he or she could be in the risk of personal risk and danger is what makes a true hero. Anyone could be recognized and admired as a hero if they could, but there's a big gap in front of that because it adds on with the hero showing compassion in spite of the obstacles that they

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    What's A Hero?

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    things but most important they are our heros because they are Compassionate,Strong brave and they sacrifice their lives for all of you they fight for all the rights you have and learned. Veterans mean the world to us Americans they are great role models and are always there to help us americans when every needed. What is a hero? A hero is Someone who will show courage when facing a problem in life. . A hero is a person who is able to help anyone in any way. A hero also is there to help others and gives

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    Batman a true American hero There are numerous things that can construct an American hero in today’s society, maybe they are really strong, intelligent or they are just a tremendous role model plenty of people believe that heroes require superpowers in order to be a true superhero, but not necessarily heroes could occasionally just be an ordinary everyday person like a firefighter, policeman, EMT or someone like a veteran or maybe even for some people their hero just might be their mother, father

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    Twisted Hero Essay Terrorism, one of the most twisted causes in the world, is seen as heroic to a some people. And when considering cultural ways of viewing heros, we generally put them on the highest pedestals for what they do. They are seen as admirable and an image people strive to be. But, a twisted hero is not some who is put on that pedestal. They are not admired and look upon as great. By definition twisted means unpleasantly, or unhealthily abnormal. Also, if you just think about it,

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    American Sniper

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    What Is A Hero? An extremely popular film, titled American Sniper, was released just last year. Chris Kyle is the main character in this incredible true story. In a flashback, his father said, “There are three types of people in the world: the sheep, the wolf, and the sheepdog. The sheep are the people that depend on everyone to protect and look after them. The wolf is the man who attempts to bring down society and make life unbearable for the sheep. The sheepdog is a rare breed, they stand

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