my hero

Everybody has some sort of person that they look up to. Usually, it’s someone that they know, such as their mom or dad. In other cases, it’s a made up superhero, figure of authority, and sometimes even a celebrity. Why do people choose them to be their hero? Probably because they have certain qualities that define society’s definition of a hero. Younger children look up to firefighters and superheros, but why? What really is the definition of a hero? In the essay, “All Hands On Deck: How Can We Make More Heroes?” Erin Anderssen says that heroes are the outliers of humanity. This is something that I can concur on. In my perspective, being a hero isn’t just about having abnormal ultrapowers to use against villains. Being a hero is about doing anything, and everything they can whenever possible to benefit someone besides themself. When I think of a hero, I visualize someone that is able to respect theirself and others around them, encourage other people to live their life to the fullest, and positively affect others’ lives.

A hero should always show respect for themself and for the people surrounding them.

This is a quality that Beyonce indubitably has. Like all other superstars, Beyonce gets criticized very often. The only difference is that she is not one to react negatively to any of it. It’s very rare to hear about or see Beyonce tactlessly portrayed in faulty media stories. Of course, let’s also not forget about how she let Taylor Swift have her speech moment at the 2009 VMA’s; right after she was interrupted and humiliated by rap sensation, Kanye West. Furthermore, the fact that Beyonce even publicly apologized to Taylor for something she had nothing to do with is quite stunning. If that isn’t an example of true utmost respect...

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...meone as a hero to me because it all depends on if and how they use those qualities. I see heroes everyday of my life. From firefighters to celebrities, or just regular people that want to help someone because they care. In Erin Anderssen’s essay “All Hands On Deck: How Can We Make More Heroes?” Frank Farley said that “Sacrificing your life for someone else, especially a stranger is still one of the deepest mysteries of human behavior” This statement couldn’t have been said any better. They are putting a stranger’s life before their own, something not many people would do. As I stated earlier, being a hero means doing anything, and everything you can whenever possible to benefit someone else. Whether if it’s giving someone advice or helping an old lady cross the street. They did something to positively affect the welfare of someone else. That’s a real act of heroism.