What Makes Harriet Tubman A Hero

Harriet Tubman is a hero of the past, present, and future. She inspired and saved many people of the past, present, and future. One characteristic that makes Harriet a hero is her courage. Another characteristic that makes her a hero is her commitment. A hero is someone who saves people or inspires others by their actions or characteristics. For example, Emma Gonzalez is a hero because she fights for what she believes in and inspires others to do the same. Harriet Tubman is a hero for the people in her past, people today, and those that will read her story in the future.

Harriet Tubman’s courage makes her a hero because it allowed her to save many people. On page 242, the text says, “With rare courage she led over three hundred Negroes up from slavery to freedom,”. This proves that her courage allowed her to save 300 people from slavery. On page 130, the text says, “After her defiance of the overseer, they called her Harriet, because the pet names, the diminutives, were no longer

On page 141, the text says, “She lifted the gun, aimed it at the despairing slave.”. Harriet then says “Go on with us or die.”. Then on page 174, the text says, “She didn’t like it, the threat of violence always disturbed her.”. These quotes show that she is so committed to bringing the slave to freedom that she points her gun at a slave that wants to turn back even when she doesn't like threatening them. On page 166, William Still describes Harriet and says, “Time and again she made successful visits to Maryland on the Underground Railroad, and would be absent for weeks at a time, running daily risks while making preparations for herself and passengers.” This shows that Harriet is so committed to saving slave that she takes time out her just to prepare a plan and safe route. Therefore, Harriet’s commitment to the Underground Railroad is what makes her a