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    The dictionary says that a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. This definition couldn’t possibly describe Fredrick Douglas‚ Jim‚ and Huckleberry Finn any better. While of course‚ these three are certainly not the first that come to mind when thinking of heroes‚ they all completely fit the bill. Douglas is a hero because of his journey out of slavery and because of his moral development‚ and how his story affected nations. While Huck

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    Broken Promise

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    A broken promise in Walcott’s “Forty Acres” The short poem “Forty Acres” by Derek Walcott‚ compares the heroic figures during the slave era to President Barack Obama. Walcott’s poem is a bout a heroic figure in the African American community and how he overcame all obstacles and rose to power‚ much like President Obama. He discusses the stereotypical thoughts of the white Americans and how most deemed it impossible for blacks to achieve greatness. He also hints at the broken promise made

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    periods. The different time periods not only show a change of writing‚ but a change how certain characters were portrayed. Even though Beowulf and Sir Gawain are both heroes of their story‚ they are very different in the way that they are heroic. Most heroic stories almost always have a similar plot. The hero steps up to save its town from an evil person or creature. This occurs in both stories but in different ways because of how the personality of Beowulf and Sir Gawain were written. While reading

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    Guy Montag as a Hero

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    From Guy to Hero When we hear the word ‘hero’ we think about those who fight for our country out at war or those who put their lives in jeopardy everyday protecting their community like a police officer or fireman‚ all of these citizens doing this for a small wage in comparison to Rap artists who rhyme profane words making millions of dollars. However you don’t have to live on the streets or have more money than sense to be a hero‚ you just have to make a difference. In the end identifying someone

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    “True heroism is remarkably sober‚ very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost‚ but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” (Arthur Ashe). I agree with Mr. Ashe that to be truly heroic‚ one must not be concerned with glory‚ but focused on self-sacrifice. It is striving‚ without faltering‚ to reach your ultimate objective. I believe that heroism is realizing the needs of you or someone else and trying your hardest to fulfill those needs‚ that it is showing dedication

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    Cameron Nunn

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    treatment appropriate or inappropriate? Give evidence from the text. Ender is moulded in various ways through different people. Some give him a negative influence and others a positive influence. However in numerous accounts and different stages of his heroic adventure two different groups specifically influence him and those are his family and the battle school. His first and main family influence is Peter. Peter a character introduce into the beginning of the book‚ his brother- is one of many who

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    Chloe Colaco 9DC How does Cormier present the ideas about heroes in his novel? Robert Cormier’s book ‘Heroes’ opens by introducing us to the main character Francis Cassavant‚ a ex-military soldier‚ wounded by a grenade from when he fought in World War Two. There are three main characters in this book; Francis‚ Larry and Nicole. Throughout this book Cormier gives an insight into how all these characters interlock‚ with Francis’ mission‚ to kill Larry LaSalle. In the first chapter of this

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    Was Andrew Carnegie A Hero

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    Guided Essay Form: Was Andrew Carnegie a Hero? Introduction [Start your essay with an attention-getting sentence. This is known as a “grabber.” Write your sentence here:] Andrew Carnegie‚ at first look we believe him to be a hero and a good businessman. I believe this is what he is. At a second look we do see some of his faults but‚ he is only human. [Introductions introduce the reader to the topic. Your topic is Carnegie. Sum him up in a sentence or two here:] Andrew Carnegie is known as one

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    which is strong love and being too trusting.This essay will explore Shakespeare’s representation of Othello and different interpretations of his character. Shakespeare’s depiction of Othello can be perceived as weak and narcissistic or strong and heroic. One scene in which Othello is perhaps portrayed as being weak and narcissistic is even before the audience have met Othello. The audience are first introduced to Othello‚ through Iago‚ at the very beginning of the play‚ in Act 1 Scene 1. Iago introduces

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    The Death of a Toad

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    given to it. As he continues the poem‚ he shifts the tone from tragic to the peacefulness and respect of a hero. Wilbur exercises heavily loaded diction and vivid imagery corresponding to the tones in order to depict the toad’s death as tragic and heroic. The heavily loaded diction brings tragedy to the toad’s death and progresses to characterizing the toad as a hero. In line four‚ Wilbur references “cineraria leaves.” These words announce the death of the toad that was foreshadowed in the title

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