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    Is Guy Montag a Hero?

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    reasons why these heroes are thought to be heroes. They all have similarities. Their similarities are they make the right decisions and do things for the good of others. In Fahrenheit 451‚ Guy Montag is not a hero because he does not do things for the good of others. A hero does not often kill. But if he does‚ there is a good reason. Usually the reason has to do with others being in danger. For instance if a robber has hostages and is threatening to kill them‚ a policeman might

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    Walt Whitman Is A Hero

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    believes to be considered as a hero. He specifically names five that he believes embody what a hero means. He finds a seaman that rescued many people in a sinking ship from their watery graves. Whitman also describes how a mother being burned at the stake with her children watching her is a hero. A slave is also a hero to Whitman. A fireman stuck under rubble that eventually dies‚ and a general that dies to protect his team are also heroes. He explains that the seaman is a hero because he was faithful and

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    Who Is Dally A Hero

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    If you don’t know what a hero is‚ don’t worry‚ I’m about to tell you. Heroes is a person who help someone or something that is going wrong to make it right. A hero is also a person who is a life changer. Heroes are very brave because most of the time‚ they’re putting their life in danger but still do it. Heroes don’t help people for money‚ they help them from the kindness of their heart. Heroes are also people who don’t like to see other people doing bad or fail. Dally‚ Johnny‚ and Ponyboy are heroes

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    Here are a couple of ways how a modern day hero can be compared to one in the past.<br><br>Nolan Ryan will be my choice of a classic modern day hero. One of the firsts of a hero’s characteristic is that he performs "Outstanding Deeds". On page thirty-five in Beowulf "Higlac’s brave follower tearing out his hand of the monster‚ his hatred rose higher but his power has gone." So to me that could be called an outstanding deed. Now Nolan Ryan is not a War hero but a baseball player. He was forty-five

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    Beowulf Hero Quotes

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    Beowulf The character in the poem Beowulf by Burton Raffel who I think is the most important character in the story is the hero himself‚ Beowulf. He is a classic anglo-saxon hero in every way; he exemplifies all the characteristics a hero should have. For example he is brave‚ strong‚ and fearless‚ which is why he is the perfect example of an Anglo-Saxon hero. First he is brave‚ throughout the poem he shows how brave he is with all of his stories that he tells to the king to prove his worthiness

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    The Hero in My Life

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    What makes someone a hero? Is it their ability to put others first? Is it their bravery? I believe a hero to me is someone who goes above and beyond or isn’t satisfied with being average. A hero is someone who puts their own life at risk in order to save someone else. A hero is also someone who knows what matters in life and doesn’t let that slip through their fingers. A hero is someone who is determined to do the right thing and make sure others are doing the right thing. The hero in my life is my dad

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    Who Is Your Hero?

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    Who is your hero? This question often evokes a number of responses. The typical answer follows the clichéd format of “my mother”‚ “my father”‚ or that famous celebrity always seen on television. This type of knee-jerk reaction stems from the idea that a hero is someone who is universally inspirational‚ and flawless throughout; someone who goes above and beyond to impress those around them‚ while maintaining impeccable relationships. People like these are the respectable‚ and more importantly‚ highly-recognized

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    Beowulf As An Epic Hero

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    and distinctive character. He shows people the true definition of an epic hero. He is the type of hero that people would look up to. He is a confident leader for many‚ and that is what makes him who he is. Beowulf’s main characteristics are loyalty‚ bravery‚ and strength. The loyalty of Beowulf as a hero‚ is shown in many different ways. Beowulf helps others‚ even when it doesn’t involve him. Beowulf is the type of hero that will go out of his way to help someone in need. That‚ to me‚ is a very

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    Beowulf the Epic Hero

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    Beowulf the Epic Hero What does it mean to be a hero? Like anything else in this world‚ the definition of the word hero can be argued. Some may say that a hero can be passive‚ that is if he or she refrains from doing a certain action it makes them heroic. Others would argue that to be truly heroic the character must never turn tail and always face the obstacle head on even though he or she may die in the process. So is Beowulf a hero? Yes‚ Beowulf is a great epic hero‚ but his greatness comes

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    Hero vs Villian

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    Hero vs. Villain? The battle between good and evil is timeless. There comes a time in life when you have to choose a path. Do you want to be the “Hero” or a “Villain?” As a hero you could look back at your life and be proud of the righteous choices you’ve made. As a Villain‚ you may have contributed in mass chaos and the world’s destruction‚ however there is also the hidden allure of “The Bad Guys.” Despite the temptation of the villain‚ it is the hero that should be admired and emulated. The

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