Hero Reflection Paper

1275 Words3 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Definition of hero

Hero, there are many ways to define this term we think it is someone who saves others like police and firefighters. Maybe when a hero is mentioned, we think of grown men and women in colorful tights like Batman and Superman. We all have our own definitions, I recently saw this quote by Tom Hanks he states, “A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown.” To me this is the best way to define hero, it is the ones who put their life on the line for us the military would be one of the best examples of a hero. At the age of fourteen I was asked “What do we know about D-Day?” Once this question was asked, every student in the room looked at each other with shame. Turning back in our seats to face the teacher we see him scan his eyes …show more content…

This exhibit also included soldiers climbing over the wall to the other side there were four soldiers who were actually climbing. The statues of soldiers on the wall and in the water reminded me of the green army men that I played with as a kid only difference is they were not standing in a strong pose some had been shot, or helping the wounded, but most of those soldiers showed peer terror on their faces. I cannot imagine how terrifying they were not knowing what was waiting on the other side of the wall, not knowing if this would be their last day on …show more content…

Yes, this seems like a simple and small statue compared to others, but there is a bigger meaning behind it. This gun and helmet represented all those soldiers who fought and lost their lives in the process. I used to not like or be interested in these historical type things, going to memorials just never caught my attention. It has changed over the years because some of my family was in the military. They probably were not part of D-Day, but just the thought my family could have been a part of this historical event makes me proud. My grandpa was in the military and then the Air Force, my great grandpa on my pawpaw’s side also served in the military I believe he fought in World War II. I am just amazed what these soldiers and even their families had to go through. If someone is willing to go through this type of dramatic experience, they are the true

Show More
Related

  • The Korean War Veterans Memorial

    1693 Words  | 4 Pages

    I felt this morbid and realistic presence of the soldiers and for a mere second felt the gloom and menace of the war they were in. I walked around the site to gather more information on what the memorial was dedicated to. I walked past the mural wall and as I did, I paid particular attention to the various images of people and equipment on the wall. All of the facial expressions of the people on the wall gave the memorial a very real presence to it. I continued walking down the granite walk

    Read More

  • The Guard Ceremony In The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

    1167 Words  | 3 Pages

    Millions come to the Tomb to see the tomb and ceremony. The men laid in the tomb are a testament to all the unknowns, even though there are only three men in the tomb they are symbolizing all of the unknowns lost. The guard’s movement are very symbolic and mean so much to other soldiers. The movement of 21 steps and seconds is for the highest military honor a: 21 gun salute. The monument is one of the most famous and sacred military monuments in the United

    Read More

  • Essay On The Anti-Hero In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    1544 Words  | 4 Pages

    A hero is defined as "someone admired for his bravery, great deeds or noble qualities". There are three categories to which all heroes can be classified into, one of which is the anti-hero genre.

    Read More

  • Soldier And Beowulf Comparison

    512 Words  | 2 Pages

    A hero is someone you look up to, someone who has done something to inspire you, someone who is your role model. In our society, there are many different types of heroes—family, friends, teachers, firefighters, and police officers to name a few. But a hero that stands out to me is a U.S. soldier. Soldiers risk their lives every day just so we can have our freedom.

    Read More

  • Beowulf Selfishness Quotes

    724 Words  | 2 Pages

    According to google.com a hero is someone who “is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievments, or noble equalities.” (google.com). For example, superman , superman is an all time american classic modern hero who is admired for his courage and for saving earth multiple times from super villains. Another example of a hero is Beowulf. Beowulf was created around 1000 AD and was known far and wide throughout the lands for his selflessness,bravery, and courage .

    Read More

  • Crafting Monuments: Considerations and Controversies

    956 Words  | 2 Pages

    The design of a memorial needs to be intriguing, representative, and appropriate for it's environment. Creating a memorial that is tasteful and intriguing will help draw people towards it. When designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin decided that the memorial should be only the names of the veterans, and that there was, "no need to embellish the design further"(Source G). Lin also chose black granite to construct the memorial. The surface of the granite was intriguing, reflective, and peaceful. Instead of names, speeches were carved into the Lincoln Memorial(Source A). The Lincoln Memorial is said to only be representative of Abraham Lincoln. The memorial is composed of, "a colossal marble statue and the text of two speeches carved on enormous panels, all housed in a neoclassic temple" (Source A). The memorial is not paying homage to a deep sacrifice, it is entirely representing the greatness of Lincoln. Along with the Lincoln Memorial, the monument of Christopher Columbus in Riverside Park, Easton, Pennsylvania, is another memorial which is representative(Source B). In the statue of Columbus, he is posed heroically. This stance is to represent the heroism and courage Columbus displayed when founding America. Another memorial that has a breathtaking design is the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.(Source E). Placing the museum on The Mall in Washington, D.C., the

    Read More

  • Dbq Monument Analysis

    489 Words  | 1 Pages

    One of the very essential qualities of the monument is its material and size. While these may seem to be insignificant, they determine the way the event or person is remembered. When constructing a monument, the creator must consider how to best utilize the materials given, just as Maya Lin did to create a structure that’s “mirrored effect would double the size of the park, creating two worlds, one we are a part of and one we cannot enter” (Source G). The size could have a negative effect on the interpretation of the monument as was the case with the Holocaust memorial which threatened to “overcome The Mall and take away the main purpose of the museum” (Source E). The visual appeal of a monument is greatly affected by the size and material employed by the construction of the monument.

    Read More

  • The Atrocities of World War II

    1127 Words  | 3 Pages

    The only recognized atrocity of World War II was the Holocaust, but the real truth hides much deeper within. There were thousands of atrocities that occurred leading up to the war, within the years of World War II, and after the war. Many were unrecognized and undocumented and the stories of the dead still remain unknown. My purpose here is to tell the story of the men, women, and children that no one remember, or never even knew existed.

    Read More

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial Essay

    1044 Words  | 3 Pages

    The design by Fredrick Hart has three young to middle aged racially diverse soldiers each possibly from a different area to represent all of the major groups who fought in the war one of them being Caucasian another who was African American and one who was Hispanic. These statues and the memorial wall appear to interact with one another as it appears that these soldiers are looking upon the wall at the names of their fallen comrades solemnly. Jay Hall Carpenter the assistant of Fredrick Hall said that they carried around a life sized replica of the piece trying to find the absolute perfect spot for the piece and its current spot is where he claims that the soldiers appear to be looking over a sea of the

    Read More

  • What is a Hero?

    777 Words  | 2 Pages

    In today's modern times we hear the word hero all of the time. The news media throws the term around as if it is an everyday word. What exactly is a hero? Who, or what, can be classified as heroic? The correct definition of the word hero is: One invested with heroic qualities in the opinions of others. That is a fine definition for books and intellectual minds. To the average person, however, a hero is much more.

    Read More

  • Heroes Are People Who Overcome Antagonism in a Mature Way, as in "Twisted" by Laurie Halse Anderson

    915 Words  | 2 Pages

    A person who overcomes antagonistic and unnecessary issues in a mature and powering manor. That is the definition of a hero to me. Someone who is being hurt and sees others hurt from the actions and takes charge and does everything in his power to change it. Someone who puts others before themselves and acts in the most chivalrous way. The definition of a hero is different for everyone. Some one might think of a hero as someone who can lift a car and put it on their back, or gives a dying person their kidney. Yes all of those people are forms of hero’s. You can’t tell someone that they are not a hero just because they don’t change into a disguise in a telephone both or can throw lightning bolts from a cloud. Everyone is a hero in their own way.

    Read More

  • The Chocolate War - Transformation of Jerry

    516 Words  | 2 Pages

    Webster’s dictionary defines a hero as any man admired for his courage, qualities or exploits, especially in war. Some people attribute the term hero mostly to war. My personal definition of a hero is someone who takes a stand against evil or an unjust cause. The term hero can be applied to anyone, it isn’t necessary to save the world from explosion to be a hero. The act of standing up for a friend can also be called a heroic act.

    Read More

  • The War Of The Vietnam War

    2022 Words  | 5 Pages

    ...am Veteran’s Memorial Wall in particular, is a more specialized monument and is devoted only to the Americans who died or were missing during the war. Assuredly, such kind of patriotic monuments should always be in countries but, nevertheless, they should not educate nationalistic views among the contemporaries and future generations. People should regard wars from the point of view of their pernicious impact and disasters they bring, not from the perspective of their use for a concrete nation.

    Read More

  • Hero: What Does It Mean?

    765 Words  | 2 Pages

    ...ng a hero. They can be anybody from any situation based off the perspective it’s directed in. A hero has to make sacrifices, small or big, in order to complete their goal or journey. Heroes are not selfish and take action on things they can do for others or to advance in their spiritual journey, sometimes both. There are many points as to what makes a hero; therefore, there is no set definition for one.

    Read More

  • Immigrant Childhood: Navigating Language and Poverty

    934 Words  | 2 Pages

    My parents arrived in the United States hoping for a better future not for themselves, but for the baby they carried in their arms. We would often move from relatives ' houses since my parents couldn’t afford renting an apartment themselves. We were fortunate enough to have caring relatives who didn 't mind us living with them since they knew the hardships we were going through. I grew up in a household where only Spanish was spoken given that both my parents didn’t speak any English at all. When I was in kindergarten, my teacher was afraid that I would be behind the rest of my classmates, given that I only spoke Spanish fluently. I was fortunate to receive free tutoring from my kindergarten teacher. We would often read books together until

    Read More

More about Hero Reflection Paper

Open Document