When a person thinks about what it means to be a hero to another person, generally they believe it just means doing something nice or kind for that person. Now if you were to ask the same question of that person that was helped, they would probably give you a far more detail description of what a hero is or meant to them. The difference in understanding what people believe a true hero is, you first must understand what it takes to be a real hero. A hero is not just about people who perform simple acts of kindness for others, it is more about the magnitude of those acts they perform, which will usually determine their hero status. The word hero is a familiar word to most, and many people believe they fully understand that meaning. Quite often, they really do not. Expressing kindness is not a difficult task all it takes is a bit of caring and consideration to do something for the benefit of someone else. As Barron (2002) states, “here’s another way to think about it: A hero does something truly important, regardless of whether anyone ever notices. Heroism, then, is about character. The qualities a person carries down inside” (p. 12). The greatest power for a human to have, not just a hero is the ability to act quickly in the midst of a dangerous and traumatic situation. It takes a certain type of person to keep a level head, a calm enough mind to keep enough control in a situation that has so much chaos happening. It is often seen that the type of person that has that kind of control will usually seek out a career that continues to give them some sort of adrenaline rush on a daily basis, such as a firefighter, police officer, or even a nurse or doctor in an emergency room. They are referred to as “adrenaline junkies” but... ... middle of paper ... ...shelter to feed the hungry. Look around your own neighborhood you will surely find someone who needs a hero in their life, reaching out to someone in need take a small effort on your part but the reward of being someone’s true and real-life hero is far more rewarding than anything you can imagine. If everyone who possibly could reached out and helped, a neighbor or friend in need this world would be full of all kinds of Heroes! Works Cited Barraon, T.A. (2013). The Hero’s Trail. Retrieved from http://www.tabarron.com Buckley, C. (2007, January 3). Man is rescued by stranger on subway tracks. The New York Times. Retrieved from http:www.nytimes.com/2007/01/03/nyregion/03life.html?_r=0 Marlantes, K. (2011). The Truth About Being a Hero. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424053111903596904576516302821089790
Taken over by adrenaline, Alek Skarlatos took down a gunman on a flight to Paris. In the New York Times article by Adam Nossiter, published on August 22, 2015, “A Shot, a Glimpse of an AK-47, and U.S. Servicemen Pounced on Gunman on Train to France”, Mr. Skarlatos stated that he didn't fully comprehend what went on but adrenaline was the cause of his reaction. Being the first to react, there was not much time for him to hesitate or read the situation. He and a few others attacked the gunman right away. There were many disadvantages to account for, such as lack of weapons he had compared to the well-equipped gunman. However, there were lives at stake if this gunman wasn't caught. Mr. Skarlatos didn’t think about any of those factors and jumped right into action because he felt it was necessary at the time. (146)
What makes a hero? To me a hero is a person that does whatever is necessary to protect the people they’re serving or protecting. In the dictionary it says a hero is “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.”
Many people think that a hero is a person who monitors the skies defeating all unwanted agitators that cross the threshold of our near perfect society. Many people think a hero needs to have superpowers, like incredible strength, supervision, or super speed, but on the contrary, a true hero is what we see in the readings, “Oh Captain! My Captain, Fredrick Douglas by Robert Hayden, and Love Triumphs”.
Heroes are found everywhere in the world. They are seen in movies, on television, in books, and in reality. A hero can be anyone, from a friend to a fictional character. To be considered a hero, one must make selfless sacrifices, develop and learn, overcome challenges and temptations, and ultimately present their known world with a gift of any kind. Homer’s
One great quality of heroes is their devotion to help others in need. They see importance in all life, no matter animals or humans. In a poem, “Gracious Goodness” by Marge Piercy and short story, “What Happened During the Ice Storm” by Jim Heynen, the reader can see that a hero is someone who just wants to help others. In “Gracious Goodness” the speaker is depicting of a royal tern on the brink of death, as it was crippled with a hook and the fishing line. The speaker decided to help the royal tern out of the kindness of the speaker’s heart. The sp...
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.
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.
Heroes have a certain trait that comes with them. It is called “Kindness” and it’s rare to find in today’s age. There are only a handful of heroes in the world. There is so much conflict in the world, that people aren’t as kind. All it takes is a simple good deed to make a difference. We talk about how we want the world to change, but no one does anything. It is time that people stop sitting on the side lines and step into the game. Stand up to that bullied kid, give the homeless food and water, give animals homes and do some good in the world. Be the hero of your city, state, country or nation. We need more heroes in the world than we do enemies. Always know what you are fighting
Hero’s are people that are seen every day in ordinary places. Hero’s are people that assist others without even thinking twice about it. When someone stands up for another person I consider them to be a hero since they had the courage to stand up for what they believe is right, while others may stand on the side and d...
What is a hero? Is a hero someone that is the same for each person, or is it for each person different? Does someone’s hero depend on their perspective? Do all heroes need superpowers or something that puts them above the regular human? While those are arguable one thing is for sure heroes are based of heroism, and heroism is “Great Bravery” as defined by google. A hero is anyone who shows great bravery and is uses courage, a hero can be anybody, there is no true definition of what a true hero, and because it could all change because of your point of view or perspective.
Gerard Way once said, ”Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary“ (Gerard Way). Heroism consists of people never giving up and always trying to improve for the better good of society. Being a true hero is always putting others before yourself and they confront problems head on with determination even though things might not turn out the way they would like them to.
As Lightning Mcqueen one said “Kachow” . Everybody wants to be a hero and you can do anything to be a hero. They say that heros are great people who help or save someone or something but they don't always stay for good. Heros are not bad people they are good people who can be nice. Heros are good people who do good things for others.
In conclusion, people say that heroes don’t necessarily need a caring heart or a love for man kind yet again if you think about stories of heroes and articles about real life heroes you can identify that they all need a little care in their heart and a little love for mankind to do what they do. Moreover, a few weeks ago a Texas police officer, Ariel Soltura, played catch with a boy playing alone who didn’t even know each other names. Even though, that may not seem like a heroic act it truly is. The police officer overall demonstrated that the boy does have a friend and it is him; it takes a caring heart to stop your job and play catch with a lonely boy. Doing something small as that still makes you a hero. What is a hero to you?
There is another type of hero that almost no one is aware of. In the poorest areas of the country, live mostly minorities and other ethic background. All their lives they’ve been expected to work harder and expected not succeed in life. Some individuals living in poverty with a determination to succeed work hard all of their lives to become what everybody doubted they could. Escaping the crime, drugs, and prostitution is enough to escape hell, even if they don’t go to college. Despite of their financial problems, drug and crime surroundings, or difficulties in the language skills, their desire to triumph fuels their persistence. Those who make it to success are the few living examples of the purest form of hero anyone can be. They are not only their own heroes but also the heroes of the poor children who dream of becoming like them someday.
...elves for it. Heroes solely endanger their life so others would have the opportunity to live. Without these people, our society would possess minimum optimism and motivation to do the same for others. The well respected Martin Luther King accepted the burden of being a leader, even at frustrating times. Similarly, the teenage Aris Canoy Espinosa chose to give his life so the other children would live. They both demonstrated characteristics of a true hero. Unlike Melba Pattillo Beals who protested for equal right, her degree of her bravery wasn’t as significant because she didn’t devote herself to others. We can never have enough admiration for those who have simply dedicated themselves to us. Hence, traits of a true hero are determined by the altruistic acts of the individual as well as their ability to give up so much of their life so others would live a good one.