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    is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty‚ the ocean does not become dirty.” This quote was divulged from Mahatma Gandhi‚ perhaps one of the greatest and most infamous humanitarians the earth fostered. He believed in the independence and beauty of individualism; only protesting in the tell-tale‚ nonviolent manner Martin Luther King Jr. would later culture. Gandhi was one of the first anti-war activists publicized worldwide. His works heartened other civil rights leaders such as Nelson

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    Why is Atticus a hero?

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    In the Novel ’To Kill a Mockingbird’‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a truly unique individual. Atticus is a morally bound intelligent lawyer who believes in true justice for all. As a father‚ he puts a lot of emphasis on being an excellent role model for his children. The acts of heroism displayed by Atticus are firmly entwined with his beliefs about right and wrong. Even if it means discomfort for him‚ he prefers to follow his conscience and do the right thing. The most obvious heroic feature about

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    Muslim Women‚ Gandhi and Secularism Secularism is a difficult word to define. It is often used simply as the opposition of religion; it is a view of life‚ as the Webster’s New World Dictionary puts it‚ “based on the premise that religion and religious considerations‚ as of God and a future life‚ should be ignored or excluded” (Agnes 580). Harvey Cox a Research Professor of Divinity at Harvard uses the word: “Secularism…is the name for an ideology‚ a new closed world-view which functions very much

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    How Did Gandhi Change

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    Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were both very courageous people. They inspired others and made a transformation in history. Mandela fought for integration of his people. Gandhi protested and fought against the British rule. They did amazing things to shape our world today‚ although Nelson Mandela made a greater impact. Although Mahatma Gandhi did not make as great of a change‚ he improved our world. In the second paragraph of “Eulogy for Mahatma Gandhi”‚ it states‚ “Yet ultimately things happened

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    Beowulf As A Herioc Hero

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    protected those who couldnt protect themslves. There are many herioc figures in literature but in the poem “Beowulf” there is one character that stands out the most named Beowulf. Beowulf saved the danes from the demon Grendel and for that Beowulf is a hero. Beowulf has a lot of herioc qualities such as courage‚ bravery‚ and itelligence. Beowolf is all of these characterics and more. In this poem it really shows what it takes to be a true heroic figure. In order to be a herioc leader or figure it takes

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    My Super Hero

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    odd place‚ coming to some even odder conclusions‚ these leaders didn’t back down. Leader I admire Everyone has their own admired leader. And for me‚ that leader is a very famous superhero – Superman. This is simply because he is too much of a hero not to admire. First‚ his background is really extraordinary. Born into a family that lived on a farm‚ Superman had to disguise his talents. At a young age‚ he took an interest in many things‚ but could not par take due to his super power strength

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    Ponyboy: A True Hero

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    Most people think of Superman or Batman when they hear the word hero‚ but the true heroes are in our everyday lives. The Outsiders is a novel about the rivalry between the Socs and the Greasers‚ in one point of the book a cigarette catches a church on fire giving Johnny and Ponyboy a chance to be heroes. In the book The Outsiders there are many heroes‚ like Ponyboy‚ Johnny and Dally. Ponyboy‚ In his most obvious heroic act he saves multiple children from a burning church. This is heroic because

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    Hero Essay or Whatever

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    becomes ill. Unfortunately‚ she passes away‚ leaving Mr. Frederickson a lonely‚ depressed‚ old man. After analyzing the events that occur from this point of the movie to the ending credits‚ one realizes the movie may be applied to Joseph Campbell’s Epic Hero Cycle. Carl Frederickson now lives an organized‚ prosaic life in the same house he built with Ellie. His constant mundane routine has never been interrupted until the government enforced industrialization in his neighborhood. Construction workers

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    Qualities of a Hero

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    Qualities of a Hero “What is a hero without love for mankind.” (Doris Lessing). That meaningful saying expresses only one important quality that a real hero should have‚ but there are other qualities to be considered. Most people believe that superheroes share some common characteristics and qualities that embody human’s deep hopes and wishes. Some of the qualities that most people believe make a real hero are wisdom and humanness. First of all‚ wisdom is the most desired quality that every hero should

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    Who Is Beowulf A Hero

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    tore apart and eaten must be a hard tragedy but Beowulf stayed strong and continued on with his task. Beowulf displays his generosity just by coming to Denmark and risking his own life just to save the lives of others. Not only did the courageous hero fight the monster he “had killed Grendel/ ended the grief‚ the sorrow‚ the suffering/ forced on Hrothgars helpless people/ by a blood thirsty fiend” (34.511-514). Coming to the kingdom Beowulf was not even worried with what he might get in return

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