J. Watt: A Modern Day Hero

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During the times of the ancient Greeks, heroes and gods were the most admired of all beings. The heroes and gods bared supernatural and unmatched qualities like leadership, bravery, and strength, which caused the Greeks to praise them. Today, there are many people and organizations that possess those qualities and can be considered “modern-day heroes”. J.J. Watt, an NFL player for the Houston Texans, is an example of a “modern-day hero”. After Hurricane Harvey destroyed and devastated the city of Houston, Watt rose up and united the city, raising millions of dollars and bringing people together to help those affected. J.J. Watt is a modern-day hero because he leads, helps, and unites people.
J.J. Watt is a hero in today’s world because he leads people and shows them the right way to act in times of trouble. Hurricane Harvey annihilated Houston, flooding the streets and ruining homes. Many people were without a place to live, and without enough money to repair what they had lost. Then, J.J. Watt, a …show more content…

Watt displayed many heroic qualities while helping Houston to recover from Hurricane Harvey. He raised millions of dollars for the community, and did so due to his ability to unite people. Unity is very important during times of crisis, and a person who unites people is key during those times. J.J. Watt is one of those people, and united the entire country in support of the people of Houston. The unity that Watt created is what caused the millions of dollars in donations to be sent to his foundation. Watt’s ability to unite people is like when Menelaus united Greece to go and destroy Troy and bring back Helen (Hamilton 2011). Both Watt and Menelaus had something bad happen to them or their city, and united people to recover what had been taken or destroyed. Watt displayed many qualities that allow him to be considered a “modern-day hero”. His ability to unite people is one of many, and was huge in his help in recovering Houston in the aftermath of the

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