Two men who helped save six people from drowning in New York City during Superstorm Sandy are among 20 being honored with medals for heroism by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The awards announced Friday include recognition for Michael T. McDonnell and Dylan Patrick Smith‚ who worked together to save people in Rockaway Beach in Queens during the October 2012 storm. As their neighborhood flooded with more than 5 feet of water‚ the 51-year-old McDonnell and 22-year-old Smith created a rescue
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A Person‚ A Hero‚ A Life The movie Batman Begins‚ is about a hero named Batman‚ who saves Gotham City from The League of Shadows as they try to poison the city with a gas that causes panic. Batman‚ is a popular hero in todays culture‚ as he fights crime and saves people’s lives. Although this is a good example of a hero‚ this is not the only way a hero should be viewed. A hero doesn’t just save people’s lives‚ a hero can also be someone who touches someone’s life‚ and inspires them by their actions
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Is Odysseus a Hero? Anyone can be brave‚ caring‚ intelligent‚ or confident. When these characteristics are combined in one person that person is called a hero. The Hero’s Journey is never an easy one. This particular journey‚ as detailed in Homer’s The Odyssey‚ is one of struggle‚ loss‚ heartache‚ pain‚ growth and triumph. It is comprised of many steps that Odysseus has to overcome and battle through in order to achieve his final goal of reaching his home and his loved ones. Odysseus overcomes
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The term Byronic hero originated from the life and writings of Lord Byron of the early 1800s. A Byronic hero is defined as a person as perfect as a hero but flawed like a human. Edward Rochester‚ a Byronic hero‚ is capable of loving an outspoken feminist like Jane Eyre‚ because Rochester’s imperfect attributes make the two equal. Rochester imperfections that make him a Byronic hero primarily revolves around his troubled past‚ outcast like personality‚ and complexity as a character. It is Rochester’s
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Dear PTSA President‚ A hero is someone that has been there for you every step of the way. A hero is trustworthy‚ brave‚ loyal‚ helpful‚ and honest. You should never chose a hero based on their appearance or popularity. This does not make a hero. These are the qualities that a hero should have. My mom is my hero because she is brave‚ helpful‚ and honest. My mom is a hero because she is helpful. When it comes to homework‚ my mom is strict. My mom will make sure that you do your homework. She makes
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Would a hero be considered someone like Superman? Or someone like Abraham Lincoln? People have said‚ "It’s not what you do or say‚ but what you are". But would anyone think of Superman as a hero if he never saved people’s lives? What’s so amazing is that there are many kinds of hero’s‚ but if someone ever mentions the word ’hero’‚ people automatically think it’s from a comic book where the hero’s are all built and have superpowers. A hero can be almost anyone‚ or maybe even an dog. A hero would
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What is a hero? To most people‚ a hero is a strong‚ brave person with an amazing costume. Heroes usually have super powers and are constantly saving people. But it takes many more traits than this to be classified as a hero. Some characteristics of a hero are super natural help‚ leaving on a journey in which the hero proves himself‚ a fatal flaw‚ and they are sometimes honored after death. In The Odyssey by Homer‚ Odysseus shows many traits of a hero. Odysseus faces many obstacles and life threatening
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But what makes an individual a hero? What are the qualities that make a hero? Many things have been taken into account‚ and there have been many definitions‚ from dictionaries‚ to the extended definitions‚ and finally to our military’s definition of what it truly means to be a real hero. Webster’s dictionary defines a hero as an illustrious warrior; or a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities. This puts into perspective what we look for in a hero;. The last two apply to a more
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Responsibility of a Hero A hero is someone that has a sense of responsibility to protect the ones that they care about. With a true hero they will go to any length that’s possible to make sure their love ones are protected from harm and well taken care of. As a mom of two boys I go to any length that is possible to make sure that they are well taken care of and safe of any harm that is might come to them. There are some people that will get called a hero when they have done some things that are
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Vitorio Mrs. Brock English 004‚ Section 3 Definition Essay October 16‚ 2010 What Is a Hero? A movie hero is always thought of someone who is strong‚ smart‚ and good looking. A real hero is so much more than the usual cliches. By definition‚ a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. Therefore‚ a hero is courageous‚ brave‚ and unselfish. A hero is a person who is courageous. Courage is the strengths needed to face fears. Every
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