The Idea Of Heroism In Robin Mckinley's 'The Hero And The Crown'

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The idea of heroism and being a hero in general is flexible enough for anyone who does a good deed and makes the world a better place. But heroes are more evident than it seems ini modern society, people who inspire hope, are selfless, courageous and implore determination are heros. People who possess these quality traits are more than just regular people, they're willing to make the world a better place is what makes them assets to the world for how valuable they are. These qualities aren't rare by themselves, but it’s their combination in one singular person that outshines the best in humanity. These examples are present in the fictional world, one such example being “The Hero & The Crown” by Robin McKinley, and a real world example featuring a man named Johnny Bobbitt Jr.

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was a man with only a few dollars to his name, he was homeless and impoverished, living on the I-95 in Philadelphia whose main source of income was begging on the …show more content…

Such as a superhero, or as mentioned previously the protagonist of “The Hero & The Crown” A lady by the name of Aerin who inherits the defining traits of a hero. Her courageous attitude is what lets her literally fight the dragon and win, along with becoming queen of her kingdom following her strenuous and difficult road that she had to cross. Her selflessness is what gains her her fame as the dragon slayer, and her determination to help those who can’t help themselves and to gain the admiration and respect of those who questioned her worthiness. Even after she is horribly scarred from an encounter with a dragon the size of a mountain, she does become more introverted but her key traits that make her who she is. She loses her physical attributes, but her heart, mind, and soul stay the same along with the people who either despised or ignored her now are in admiration of her

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