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A Hero is somebody who makes a difference in life and impacts the lives of others around the world. The type of people that Heroes are; are people who are admired for their achievements and courageousness. A person that is a good example for this research paper is Elie Wiesel. Elie Wiesel is a hero because of the impact that he set upon the world, by speaking about all the struggles that he has faced. This has helped people to know that it is very important to stand up for what they believe in. Elie Wiesel has been considered heroic to many others because of his strength/courage to talk about and explain in detail all the difficulties that he endured. He wants people to know his story so it wont happen again. This is why Elie Wiesel is a very good example of a hero not only to myself but to millions around the world.
Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 Sighet,Transylvania; (modern day Romania)(current biography) . He grew up with wanting to learn more about his religion. Kabbalah is the ancient Jewish tradition of mystical interpretation of the Bible. Elie Wiesel showed a strong interest in wanting to learn Kabbalah while he was growing up. His father was very involved in the community, people looked up to him for advice even political advice at times. (Night by Elie Wiesel). His family was very happy and content. His parents named Chlomo(father) Sarah(mother). He also had three sisters Hilda, Tzipora, Beatrice(Night by Elie Wiesel). Later on in life him and his family experienced something that will never be forgotten. His family along with many other Jews, homosexuals, gypsies, prisoners of war,etc. were deported by the Nazis to Auschwitz a concentration camp. Elie was separated from his family when they arrived at the concentratio...

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...ow I picture a hero acting based off of others. He has always help others make a better future and to help them stand up for what they believe in.

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