Free Essays on What Is A Hero

  1. What Is a Hero?

    Hero What is a hero? There are so many different answers to this question. Everyone has their own opinoin. You can't give the title strictly to Spiderman or Batman. Not even Superman deserves to be soely called a so - called 'hero'. Wouldn't it be nice to live in a fairytale world where...

  2. What Is Meant to Be a Hero

    news each day but we rarely take notice. Directions for Writing: Think about what it means to be a hero. Now write about one of your heroes, explaining what this person had done to make them a hero in your eyes. A hero involves not only about courage, noble deeds, and outstanding achievements, but...

  3. Hero

    What is a hero? A hero is someone who tries to have a positive impact on someone else. A hero can be a person like a teacher to someone like a surgeon trying to save a life. In some instances, a person does not realize the impact they are making on the individuals around them or they are not trying...

  4. The Concept of a Hero for Each of Everyone

    HERO The concept of a hero can be defined in many ways. Many individuals believe to call someone a hero is to give them tremendous power. Certainly that power may be used for good, but it may also be used to destroy individuals. Some of society’s concept of a hero goes back to their childhood figure...

  5. Heros

    that were not his. He was a hero; he saved my life and made it possible for my sister and me to stay together. Because of this great man who was well into his late 40’s when I meet him, two children were able to stay in the family that we were born. That is what made him a hero. I recently asked a seven...

  6. Macbeth: the Downfall of a Tragic Hero

    Macbeth, many instances lead to the downfall of a tragic hero. A tragic hero is a character of courage and strength, who makes bad decisions that lead to tragedy. In this play, tragedy is caused by Macbeth and this makes him the tragic hero who causes his own downfall and the downfall of others. The...

  7. The Byronic Hero: Not a Misnomer

    The term Byronic Hero and its use to describe the anti-hero is a misnomer, but when studying the life and writings of George Gordon, otherwise known as Lord Byron, it becomes an accurate description. A hero, by its very definition, is a figure distinguished by noble ideals, courage under fire and exceptional...

  8. Beo, the hero

    western civilization to be considered a hero: wisdom and fortitude. These modern heroes have wisdom and fortitude. Did Beowulf possess these traits? Beowulf shows he is a hero through both his wisdom and fortitude throughout his adventures. Beowulf is a great hero because he possesses both wisdom and fortitude...

  9. Beowulf: Aspects of a Hero

    A hero fears not, death, nor destruction of his own being, but instead risks all that he is, for what he believes to be right, moral, and just. Beowulf was during the Anglo-Saxon era, when heroic deeds and loyalty to one’s leader were traits of a person that lived on forever. Beowulf is an epic and...

  10. Jose Rizal. Why is he a national hero>

    Why Jose Rizal is our National Hero For me, I agree that Jose Rizal is declared as our national hero for the reasons that: 1) He influenced a movement against Spanish colonizers through a peaceful way 2) He was a selfless, self-denial, and what made him admirable is his complete abandonment...

  11. Hero Paper

    Satan as a Hero The title "Hero." A profound word, reserved for only the most famous of characters. Since the day of its inception into the English language it has represented an almost superhuman character. In many cases the hero is one who stands above the crowd, one who fights what is wrong and seeks...

  12. Is Donnie Darko a Hero

    right at the very end, despite all of Donnie’s actions and the nature of the plot, I would argue that Donnie is the good guy in the story. He is the hero and he ends up really saving the day. In the film, it is the middle of the night when a very strange looking rabbit figure, Frank, comes to Donnie’s...

  13. Characteristics of a True Hero

    misconception that a hero is one that can do super human things. We paint a picture that he can swing from a web, soar through the sky, or lift a car off of a bridge in the nick of time. Yet, in the midst of all the dreams and colors, we hear Emerson’s view of the characteristics that define a true hero. In the...

  14. tragic hero macbeth

    Macbeth was a tragic hero. You would have to firstly have to define those two words. Tragic and Hero. Conventionally a tragic hero is a person of high birth who has a flaw that will lead to their eventual downfall into a pit of hell. For Macbeth this is very true. So how is Macbeth a hero? It is made very...

  15. Hero

    The media has taken the true meaning of hero out of headlines Kyle McGuire English 122 Instructor Amanda Smothers November 18 2013 Abstract Reality television, pop stars, celebrities, and athletes are the highlight of today’s media. These are the new generation of heroes and role models for our...

  16. Joan of Arc as an Epic Hero

    enemies, and ability to lead her people to supremacy are all characteristics that allow her to be defined as a literary hero of epic proportions. Joan of Arc, a great and powerful hero, emerged during the era of the Hundred Years War between England and France. At the early age of 13 she began hearing...

  17. My Big Robotic Hero

    Madeline Kepics November 24, 2008 English My Big Robotic Hero Things were not looking good for their planet, so to save the rest of them, he and a steady crew went across the galaxies to get precious energon they needed to help their cause. However, the Decepticons were relentless in their pursuit...

  18. My Grandfather, My Hero

    enough to know someone that can make the biggest, scariest closet monsters disappear without a trace? Do you have a hero? A hero is a person that influences you to better yourself. A hero should be someone who strives to make the world a better place to live, even by changing one person, who then will...

  19. Gandhi the Hero

    meaning great soul is considered as a hero throughout our history. A hero is a person who shows courage and bravery and inspires everyone with its selfless nature; they perform good deeds and are admired for their noble work. Mahatma Gandhi, who is a well-recognised hero, was known for his inspirational non-violent...

  20. Carlos Arredondo-Hero

    waiting for them to cross the finish line.As people realized what was happening and looked around,they saw blood pouring on the pavement,People screaming in pain.One man that stood out out of everyone,an ordinary cowboy. He is known as the hero of Boston on this day. Carlos Arredondo is 54 year...

  21. Myths Within Films-Exploring a Heros Journey

    from the historic tale which is called logos and is regarded as verifiable." (http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/BasicAspects.html#distinction) What is it about films that makes them link into ancient mythical ideologies, is it something that in buried into our subconscious? Films, as a medium, are...

  22. Does the Character of Romeo Conform to Aristotle’s Conventions of a Tragic Hero?

    Aristotle’s Conventions of a Tragic Hero? Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet” is one of two main characters. The other is Juliet. The play was written in the late 16th Century by William Shakespeare and it is a tragic romance. “Poetics” was written by Aristotle and it defines what a tragic drama or tragic romance...

  23. Was Andrew Carnegie a Hero?

    Was Andrew Carnegie a hero or not? Andrew Carnegie was not a hero. He may have some characteristics that establish a hero, but all those bad things he did over ruled the good things. He believed in survival of the fittest, and he was also a compulsive liar. He stole someones idea for a steal company...

  24. Atticus Finch: a Real Hero

    A Real Hero Throughout history there have been many kinds of heroes. When someone mentions the word hero, most people’s thoughts automatically jump to fictional characters such as Superman and Spiderman. Few people will think of someone more realistic. A real hero is someone like Atticus Finch from...

  25. hero

    Everyday Hero Now some people have hero’s that are celebrities or people who’ve made an impact or done something to charge or help out in the world, but to me my hero is someone who I can talk to everyday about anything I feel like, someone who will laugh with me, and most important someone who...

  26. Heros

    lives. Webster’s definition of a hero is, “A mythological or legendary figure of great strength or ability” (Merriam-Webster, 1997), and while that may be true, what may be one’s idea of a hero may not constitute someone else’s idea of a hero. My definition of a hero is someone that gives selflessly...

  27. An Epic Hero Is Superhuman

    An epic hero is a larger than life hero who embodies the values of a particular society. An epic hero is superhuman. He is braver, stronger, smarter, and cleverer than an ordinary person. Epic hero’s tend to be excellent leaders also who inspire many and take chances. Epic hero’s are great things for...

  28. odyssey heros

    other qualities that makes him an epic hero p, these are some like guile, bravery, determination, mental strength, and loyalty. These are not only things that make him an epic hero but they make him an incredible person. One of the qualities that makes him an epic hero is loyalty. For example, in "The Lotus-Eaters"...

  29. In Paradise Lost Books 9 and 10, Satan Is Shown to Have the Qualities of a Tragic Hero, How Far Do You Agree with This?

    In Paradise Lost books 9 and 10, Satan is shown to have the qualities of a tragic hero, how far do you agree with this? The portrayal of Satan is a topic that arouses vast amounts of contrasting discussion, particularly concerning Milton’s intentions of why he created such a charismatic yet devious...

  30. Romanitcism & the Romanitc Hero

    The Romantic Hero is one which can evoke many criticisms and opinions. Unique aspects to this character is why this hero seems to be so uniquely attractive, yet disturbing. The embodiment of the Romantic Hero comes through Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights written by Emily Bronte. Some aspects attributed...

  31. Hero of market

    Hero Honda Rebranding To Hero Motocorp Marketing Essay A marketing strategy allows an organization to concentrate its limited resources on the greatest opportunities to increase sales and its competitive advantage. Often companies will spend a ton of money on promotional activities that don't get...

  32. The hero of to kill a mockingbird

    The Hero of To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill A MockingBird by Harper Lee is a story that is required to be read by almost every high schooler across the country. The story is one to be read at the high school level because we are perhaps at the most critical level of developing ourselves. To Kill A MockingBird...

  33. The Road to Becoming a Code Hero: a Frederick Henry Story

    The Road To Being A Code Hero: A Frederick Henry Story Life and death; these are the only elements important to a code hero. But a code hero is not just born into the world; a code hero develops these traits through the interactions with the people around them. In the novel, Frederick Henry slowly evolves...

  34. Tragic Hero 3

    Deanna Elias Mrs. Moretti English 110 13, October, 2010 Tragic Hero They are at the highest of highest points in their lives and then “bam,” their happiness is gone and former admirers are looking down on them. A tragic hero: mostly recognized throughout literature but also throughout our daily...

  35. Hero Archetypes

    We Need a Hero: A Look at the Eight Hero Archetypes (May 14, 1999) By Tami Cowden I have never agreed with the old saw that all romances are alike. However, I do agree there are certain similarities. Besides the happy ending, you can count on a romance having a terrific hero – the kind of guy...

  36. Creon the Tragic Hero

    Castillejo 1 Sivliano Castillejo Mrs. Morris English 10 04 Oct 2011 Creon The Tragic Hero Human can act rashly doing inappropriate actions. One inappropriate action can not listening. Many humans these days do not listen or sometimes pretend to even listen. For example someone can tell on another...

  37. The Ubiquitous Hero

    The Ubiquitous Hero For someone who has never picked up a comic book, the first and most obvious question is what it offers those fascinated by them. From established titans to well-received newcomers, there are a variety of archetypes and mechanisms that run throughout the entire genre. On the surface...

  38. Hero Journey Essay

    A hero journey is the growth of someone into a better person, by expanding their comfort zone. This journey has three parts to it. First, the hero is torn away from what he/she knows and put into new territory. Next, the hero faces a number of challenges to complete in order to prove her/himself. Finally...

  39. Most Tragic Hero

    In the other story “Antigone”, Creon is the tragic hero that received the most hardships and sufferings. Despite how much Oedipus may have obtained for the decision he made, it has been strongly suggested that Creon is definitely the more tragic hero than Oedipus by analyzing the intensity and amount...

  40. Hamlet Is a Tragic Hero

    Hamlet: A Hero Heros come in all different shapes in sizes. They are many different areas in which a person is considered heroic. They can be mentally heroic, physically heroic or morally heroic. The definition of a tragic hero is one who is distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength...

  41. Hero and Apocalypto

    Critique There are similar and different aspects of Hero and Apocalypto. First, Hero was set thousands of years ago in china. This film was directed more about visual spectacle than gritty realism and its characters exist in an idealized dream world. It’s a mythological birth of a nation tale. Similar...

  42. Born as a Hero

    Departure: My hero, is one that was born a hero. Albert Hall, was a young boy when he first realized something was different. He became to realize that people were talking to him, but with out moving lips. He was a mind reader, one of great traits. Albert became, depressed when he realized what people were...

  43. John Proctor as a Tragic Hero. The Crucible

    John Proctor as a Tragic Hero In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, a husband, John Proctor, deals with the traumatic stress of his wife, Elizabeth, and the accusations of witchcraft pressed onto her. John Proctor is put face-to-face with the men of the court; while righteously defending his family...

  44. Othello as a tragic hero

    A tragic hero is a person who initially is well-respected and holds a high esteem within society. They are of high moral worth and are highly ambitious in what they set out to achieve. A single mistake or character flaw can, however, bring them to ruin, with a loss of everything that they possess.In...

  45. Willy Loman Tragic Hero

    Willy "The Tragic Hero" Loman Nicholas Clemente November 6, 2013 Willy Loman is undoubtedly a very proud man. How he sees his life and how it really is, is very different. Willy’s pride eventually leads him to his own demise, causing him to be the tragic hero of today. From his pride, his dementia...

  46. The Odyssey - the Unnoticeable Hero

    Unnoticeable Hero In most epics, the hero seems to die at some point during the story. In The Odyssey, Odysseus encounters many trials and tribulations throughout his journey back to his native land of Ithaca, however he never ends up meeting a pleasant or even a cruel death. Is the passing of the hero, Odysseus...

  47. My American Hero (Toby Mac)

    excellent hero to have. He sets good examples for everyone. He is a HUGE religious influence to people all over the world, including myself. Toby stands up for what he believes in, being God, and doesn’t back down to anyone who tries to squash his dreams. Also, he is very successful and happy doing what he...

  48. Malcolm X Tragic Hero

    ideas of Black African American freedom. He shows many characteristics, some that are vital to the modern Greek model of a tragic hero. The modern Greek model of a tragic hero displays power, flaw, catastrophe and force. The modern Greek model of a tragic hero’s definition of power is someone who is not...

  49. My Hero

    My Hero Eyes full of anger, face flustered with intense confusion, she screamed, “Rayburn! What do you think you are doing?” “I’m claiming this for myself.” I jokingly said with a mischievous grin. I knew beforehand that she would be angry, but I didn’t care I just wanted to see her reaction...

  50. Judas as a hero-traitor.

    theme which impressed me mostly is that Judas could be not a traitor. In reality he was a humble hero. The fiction of two Borges's stories, which arises from two stories "The theme of the Traitor and the Hero" and "Three Versions of Judas". I will try to speak about Borges's Judas through some aspects...

  51. Hero and Villian

    In this society there is a hero in all literature, but no matter what, the hero is in the spotlight. So it’s only fair that someone bring light to the dark side of literature. This dark side of literature is the counterpart to all heroes; the instantly disliked individuals that serve as the counterpart...

  52. Victor Frankenstein – a Byronic Hero

    Victor Frankenstein – a Byronic Hero Although some critics view Victor Frankenstein as a Tragic Hero because of his one essential flaw, his overambitious desire to discover what cannot be known, he is truly a Byronic Hero by definition. Although Victor is of a higher social class than the average person...

  53. A Different Hero

    A Different Hero When has it ever occurred to a hero to boast about triumph when it is other people he is helping? Beowulf is the subject of the epic poem that is named after him. Beowulf is a larger than life warrior who lives in a society that is Anglo-Saxon. One important belief is that a warrior...

  54. Hero

     Exemplar of a Hero Michael Perez HUM 2310 Professor Ed Frame 29 July 2015 The tale of the legendary warrior Beowulf is well known to those familiar with the literature of the Middle Ages. Within the society of the story, there...

  55. This Is What No 1 Needs

    FD Odyssey Epic Hero or Careless Leader Leadership is the ability to stay in command by influencing others. Normally, good leadership allows for a desired affect, such as a victory. But in the case of Odysseus, the epic hero from Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, only negative...

  56. hero essay

     My hero is my mom, I am going to tell you a little bit about her. She has 2 older brothers and two older sisters. Also she has 3 kids, one daughter and 2 sons. Her goal as a parent is to push her kids to do bigger better things than she has ever done. To her family means standing by one another...

  57. Tragic Hero essay

    tragic hero is a high ranking or respected person who has a fatal weakness or tragic flaw that causes his downfall. This flaw may be a good quality or virtue that is carried to excess. In William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar; the character Marcus Brutus fits the definition of a tragic hero. He was...

  58. Beowulf the Hero

    Beowulf was a fictional hero past down by word of mouth for generations. The story of Beowulf was able to stir the hearts of its reader for generations. How is it, however, that this story was able to keep its audience enraptured for so long? The answere is simple; the story changed. One of the ways...

  59. The Hero Pedro

    The Hero: Pedro Romero At the beginning of the 20th century Hemingway’s generation viewed the world as romantics (Wikipedia Romanticism, 2008). World War One changed all of this by the use of its brutal military tactics and technologies (Wikipedia WW1 Technology, 2008). What honor was there in men...

  60. What Makes Harry Potter Hero?

    through series of unfortunate event, meet true companion along the way, until he face the demon and become hero. But greater than the heroic adventure of the young boy is the reason that made him hero. Obviously, Rowling set the theme of “Harry Potter” to deal with importance of friendship, unity, power...