A Hero Essay: What Makes A Hero?

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What makes an ordinary person like the rest of us become a hero to a group of people or to just one person? What qualities or actions does that person display, which gives them the title of being a hero? When the word hero comes to mind, people have all sorts of disparate definitions and ideas of what a hero is, what makes a hero a hero, and what makes a hero distinctive and unique from any other humans or things. The idea of a hero is a very controversial subject, due to the fact that someone can see a person as a hero and someone else observing the same person might not see he or her as an example of a hero. The meaning of a hero is extremely subjective because everyone has a different perspective and opinion. Considering that the interpretation …show more content…

For example, Susan B. Anthony is a woman who fought and helped spark awareness for women's equality rights, which demonstrates confidence. Susan B. Anthony gave women a voice during the time period when women were seen as inferior to men. She stood up with her head held up high for the women who did not have the inner strength themselves to stand up for their rights and what they believed in. What makes a hero confident is their ability to believe that they can succeed or fight for something with internal strength by expressing their feelings or thoughts that can make a change to the world. A confident hero is looked up to because he or she shows how to believe in oneself and how to stand up for their beliefs. Even though a hero may have a high level of confidence they do not become cocky. A hero who is confident is able to accomplish their belief and stand up as a leader to fight for a group of people’s …show more content…

For instance, in an article on CNN.com called, “Helping Kids Kick the Pain and Fear Out of Cancer,” by Laura Klairmont, a rabbi named Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg volunteered at a free martial arts program for kids fighting cancer as a way for kids to fight away their pain of having cancer. He helped teach meditation and find a purpose in their lives. A hero is someone who helps you find a purpose in your life by helping you surpass all the negativity and seek for positivity. They help you discover what you want to be, they help you grow and develop as a person, find what you want to do with your life, and what will make you happy and satisfied with your life. A hero who helps find purpose in other people's lives puts people before themselves, especially without expecting any reward in return. Additionally, a hero who helps others find purpose in their life gives them a sense of power to control their life, find happiness, and not let any challenges destroy them that come in their

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