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.
In the book Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson, Tyler Miller is about to be a senior in high school. He has been doing community service all summer for the mistake he committed by spray painting his school walls. He has to go home to a sister, Hannah, who is going to be a freshman, a mother who is a pet photographer, and a father who is trying to make it up in his business world and has mentally abused everyone in the house for years. Tyler only has one friend, Yoda, and he is in love with Hannah. One day, a week before the first day of school, they all go to Tyler’s dad’s boss’s house for a cook out. The daughter of Tyler’s dad’s boss is Bethany Milburry, the most popular girl school. Tyler has been in love with her since 3rd grade. An accident happens and glasses are dropped on the ground and Bethany gets cuts all over both of her feet. Tyler’s dads automatically blame Tyler, along with Bethany’s brother Chip. The next day he feels bad he goes over to her house to apologize and they end...
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In this book, Tyler is a huge hero in my eyes. He finally stood up to his dad for him, his mom, and his sister. He put himself aside and told him to treat everyone better. That they did not deserve to be treated the way he treated them. The way Tyler stood up for him was amazing and mature. You think that he didn’t have to smash things up but that is the only way he could get threw to his dad. Tyler’s dad did not care about anyone else but himself and how everyone made him look to the public. So sitting him down at the table and having a “family meeting” would not have worked. I just wish I could have been like Tyler to my dad when I need to be strong like him. Tyler is an inspiration to anyone who reads this book and who is going threw something similar like Tyler did.
Taylor's courage shown throughout this novel and her risk taking attitude make her truly independent, but her relationships that she has formed in her new life, and her maturing and empathy she shows towards them make her truly strong. Taylor truly has a genuine and good heart. I really did enjoy her character despite the confusion in the beginning dealing with her reaction to being thrown a child. She seemed to be to calm about it in the beginning but by the end of Bean Trees I understand her more and I believe she has truly grown into this amazing woman. She is a great mother, an amazing friend, a risk taker filled with compassion for others and her courage completely shines through. Her journey began as being a normal teenager and ended as a loving mother.
Once I get past all of the rambling I did in the past paragraphs, I honestly really enjoyed the book. Though it wasn't like most of the other books I’ve read (meaning I didn't cry during the process of reading it), the characters were just as provokingly interesting as the characters in other stories, it was a little edgy and made me want to yell at it, shouting at Sam when she wouldn’t let Tyler play video games with Danny, or Danny when he called to have Sam and Tyler taken to a separate facility. Overall, this book opened me up to something that just isn't a romance novel. This story really shows that there are people with a lot of difficulties in their lives, and that’s what I liked the most about it.
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.
Everyone has a trait or personality that they carry that truly describes who he or she really is. Carol S. Pearson, an author of The Hero Within Six Archetypes We Live By, discusses how there is much more meaning to those traits, and they are called archetypes. These archetypes have helped numerous people understand their lives by showing them how to embrace the strength of their own archetype that lives within us whether it is the orphan, the wanderer, the warrior, and the magician. In the book, Encyclopedia of Folklore and Literature, Mary Ellen Brown and Bruce A. Rosenburg wrote, “For adherents of the historic-geographic school of folklore methodology, archetype refers to the original text of a tale-type that was created in a particular
Likewise, teenagers relate to the main characters in the novels, "Speak" and "Twisted" by Laurie Halse Anderson. Students go to school, and eat alone for lunch because of their appearance. In comparison to, Melinda saying, "I have entered high school with the wrong hair, the wrong clothes, the wrong attitudes. And I don't have anyone to sit with. I am Outcast (Speak, 4). She's realizing she's different from others. Also, Tyler revealing, "I figured if I killed myself, everybody who treated me like dirt would feel awful" (Twisted, 190). Melinda and Tyler suffer from adolescence of being a teen, which is why Anderson crafts a theme of facing conflicts to become a better person, and speaking out about a terrible fear.
The definition of a hero can be defined as a person who sacrificed himself/herself and admired for their brave accomplishment. For example, the Iron First published from the Marvel Comics in the 1970s. However, not everyone can become a hero. In the book Hero of the Thousand Faces, Campbell shows what does it mean to be a hero. And in order to be a hero you need madness. The hero cannot
What is the definition of a hero? A hero is an ordinary person who finds strength to persevere and endure, in spite of, overwhelming obstacles. In the novel, Lord of the Flies, Ralph, a ordinary 12 year old boy, is elected chief over an island with no adults and no way home. Ralph is considered a hero because he makes difficult choices for the group and overcomes many obstacles , such as keeping the fire going. In the epic poem, The Odyssey, Odysseus, a king of Ithaca, is called to battle in Troy and faces many challenging creatures on his way home such as Cyclops, Calypso, being turned into pigs, and many more. Odysseus is a hero because he perseveres and overcomes the obstacles and makes it home to his family.
His grades are increasing because of the extra credit work. Tyler is happy that his grades are increasing. Tyler can join the Beta club and the National Honor Society club. Tyler has always wanted to be a part of something at school. Tyler is grateful for his teachers and friends. Tyler starts on his first project for the National Honor Society club. Tyler’s friends are also in the National Honor Society club. They love the club. It has been very beneficial to their studies and social life at school. Tyler and his friends work on their projects together. After the group finishes their projects, they decide to go to the movies to celebrate. They see the new Harry Potter movie. Tyler is thrilled to celebrate with his friends at the movies. While they are at the movies, Tyler’s parents barge into the theater and join them. Tyler and his friends enjoyed the movie and the snacks. Tyler’s parents did not enjoy watching the new Harry Potter movie, but they are happy that Tyler and his friends enjoyed the movie. Tyler’s friends and family drive home. While Tyler’s parents are driving home, they get into a car wreck. They are killed instantly. Tyler is devastated to hear such news from the police. Tyler goes to the scene of the accident and he sees his parents are dead. Tyler is scared and doesn’t know what is going to happen next. The police check the scene. The police tell Tyler that he will have to go into Foster Care. Tyler is scared to go into Foster Care, but he knows that it is what’s best for him. Tyler rides in the back of the police car to a new foster home. When Tyler gets to the home. The parents introduce themselves and they talk about the accident. Tyler is worried about his school and his friends. The police tell Tyler that he will have to switch schools and make new friends. Tyler hates this idea of changing schools and making new
A hero is a man who is distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility. and strength to carry out tasks that involve great risks. A hero can also be a person who fights for other people to help or save them. from their fears and fears. He opposes the villain - a person who does wicked or intentionally harm others in some way, emotionally or otherwise.
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.
In my opinion, a hero is someone whose principal purpose, whether it be in one situation or over the span of their entire life, is to help others while simultaneously making the world a better place. When the word hero is brought up, the most prevailing image that comes to mind is superheroes like Batman and Superman. But I don’t think you have to have superpowers or even be well known in order to be a hero. There are people all over the world whose intention is to do selfless deeds and go out of their way for others without expectation of obtaining anything in return. These are the type of people I like to consider everyday heroes. They go through life just trying to be the best they can and trying to help as many people as they can. Whether
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.
I really enjoyed “Teenage Wasteland” because it displayed a topical issue some parents have actually faced in their lifetime. It was exceptional the way the story was wrapped up. Not that I don’t enjoy happy endings but I am more interested in reading stories that may be written in fiction but that I can actually relate to and imagine it happening. Anne Tyler displayed this real life situation through a fiction tale that has such valuable lessons to be learned. Donny’s just a teenager who was going through a rough time in his life and just wanted to be loved and to love himself. It isn’t always happy the way children turn out but parents do make the difference and communication is a key to success. I feel Tyler displayed this quite clear in her short story so everyone could learn a lesson worth learning to prevent this astounding situation from happening to others.
"I am the wretch created by your beloved Elizabeth," cried the vaguely female wretch. "Elizabeth has passed the limits of the human realm and in her feverish pursuit of the essential knowledge of the world she has spawned the being that you now see before you!"
Hannah Baker is bullied, raped, and driven to suicide. Nobody seems to care until it’s too late, including Clay Jensen, Tony, Mr. Porter, Bryce Walker, Justin Foley, and Jessica Davis. Each playing a part as a best friend, a trusted individual, a counselor, a first love, and a rapist.