Heros In Stand By Me

A hero is an individual who bears the strength needed to persevere through even the most overwhelming of hardships. Fitting this profile undoubtedly are the four boys Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern as they manage to establish a heroic demeanor for themselves throughout their journey in the movie Stand by Me despite their unruly attitude evident throughout the film.

One of the most evident traits the boys in the movie demonstrate is selflessness, where they each give of themselves for the wellbeing of each other. For example, during a scene in the movie, Teddy Duchamp, the careless adrenaline junkie of the group, attempts to participate in the dangerous act of “Train jumping”. Knowing that Teddy could lose his life, Chris pursues him and forcefully removes him from the path of the train, thus saving his life. This portrays one major idea in the movie; their harsh childhoods establish the friendships they share with each other as the most precious gift they have, and this provides the incentive for them to do things for each other without personal gain.
Towards the end of the film, both parties eventually share a confrontation at the scene of Ray Brower's dead body, where Ace pressures Chris and the boys to back down, finally pulling out a knife due to their resilience. However, Gordie intervenes after finding the gun that Chris had brought along the trip, portraying his bravery by overcoming the challenge despite the apparent danger and deadly