Essay On Epic Heroes

There are many different types of heroes. Some heroes may stand out more than others, such as Superman or Batman. However, these comic book heroes are not the only types of heroes. There are epic heroes like Beowulf who many see as a hero. There are also book characters such as Finny from A Separate Peace who is considered a hero. Even mythological gods and goddesses are heroes to many people. These heroes have many differences, but some of them are very similar in a lot of ways. Where do these heroes come from? Superman comes from the planet Krypton. He was “sent into space by his scientist father when his home planet explodes” (Knowles 120). Superman ends up in a town called Smallville, where he is found by the Kent’s and begins his new life as Clark Kent. There are other heroes, though, that did not come from a magical planet with super powers. Finny from A Separate Peace is from New England and goes to a private school for boys called Devon School (Knowles). Finny is just an ordinary boy. Finny was highly looked up to in the book for his leadership skills and bravery, while Superman was looked up to for all of his heroic acts.

The first thing most people think of when they think of a super hero is the superpowers. Superman, for example, has superhuman strength, x-ray vision, and he can fly, among many other various powers. “According to the

He fights crime, risking his life to help others. In the article “Is Superman Brave?” it talks about what really makes Superman a hero—“Not his muscles, but his heart. Not his powers, but his ideals” (AFDStudios). He truly cares about the people on Earth. Superman does not have to use his powers to help anyone, but he chooses to because he cares about humans. Risking his life to help complete strangers is what makes him brave. Both Gene and Superman are brave in a way that people look up to them. People can count on Superman or Gene when they need help, whether it be physically or