Heroism
Jessica Flaum
English 3˚
Heroism
When I was little I used to watch a show called Kim Possible. It was about a teenage crime fighter who defeats villain all over the world. She uses gadgets such as grappling hooks and spyglasses. She also had a sidekick named Ron Stoppable who helped her on all her missions. I was fascinated with Kim and all the things she could do. She was never afraid of anything and was always put others before herself. Kim Possible risked her life to do what’s right. One time I asked my mom if there were heroes like Kim in real life. She said yes but not like Kim Possible. They were regular people like you would see everyday. They didn’t necessary have special talents or cool tools, but they were brave and compassionate. Someone like a firefighter or a police officer was someone she considered a hero. Heroes are people that give their lives to saving others and protecting someone. This is not the only case. Some heroes become heroes by accident. Sometimes quick thinking and life changes actions qualify people to become a hero even if they don’t mean to. Teachers at the Sandy Hook Elementary School are an example of this. On December 14th 2012, the teachers and students arrived at school as they always did but today they left as heroes. From ages 6-40, courageous boys and girls to matters into their own hands and made decisions that saved lives. One of these heroes was Victoria Soto. She was a teacher at the school who give up her life to save her students. Because of this I call her a hero even if she didn’t choose to be. I believe a hero is someone who puts others before themselves.
I believe the idea of heroism has changed a lot over time. In Greek mythology, the hero is often associated with a superpower or advantage over others. For example, Hercules is considered a hero because of his strength and power. That is not to say that Hercules did not do honorable things with his talent, but the emphases is more on his abilities then
English 3˚
Heroism
When I was little I used to watch a show called Kim Possible. It was about a teenage crime fighter who defeats villain all over the world. She uses gadgets such as grappling hooks and spyglasses. She also had a sidekick named Ron Stoppable who helped her on all her missions. I was fascinated with Kim and all the things she could do. She was never afraid of anything and was always put others before herself. Kim Possible risked her life to do what’s right. One time I asked my mom if there were heroes like Kim in real life. She said yes but not like Kim Possible. They were regular people like you would see everyday. They didn’t necessary have special talents or cool tools, but they were brave and compassionate. Someone like a firefighter or a police officer was someone she considered a hero. Heroes are people that give their lives to saving others and protecting someone. This is not the only case. Some heroes become heroes by accident. Sometimes quick thinking and life changes actions qualify people to become a hero even if they don’t mean to. Teachers at the Sandy Hook Elementary School are an example of this. On December 14th 2012, the teachers and students arrived at school as they always did but today they left as heroes. From ages 6-40, courageous boys and girls to matters into their own hands and made decisions that saved lives. One of these heroes was Victoria Soto. She was a teacher at the school who give up her life to save her students. Because of this I call her a hero even if she didn’t choose to be. I believe a hero is someone who puts others before themselves.
I believe the idea of heroism has changed a lot over time. In Greek mythology, the hero is often associated with a superpower or advantage over others. For example, Hercules is considered a hero because of his strength and power. That is not to say that Hercules did not do honorable things with his talent, but the emphases is more on his abilities then