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    What is a hero

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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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    Definition and Hero

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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

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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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    ran onto the highway after he snuck out of an open door at a community center. This man should be considered a hero. Heroes are all different types of people and aren’t always noticed. People are recognized as heroes when they are unique‚ selfless‚ and strong. I think that a hero should be unique. Heroes stand out from others and are different from everyone else. I think that a hero should stand out from others because it shows people that they shouldn’t be afraid of being different. Heroes should

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    I agree with Kieckhefer that the anti-Semitism and misogyny mindset of the Christian’s churches was one of the primary reasons why the frequency of witch-trial increased. We have already learned‚ that during the medieval era‚ there is very little to almost no religious freedom. Any religion that was not Christianity was considered to be paganism and the churches would attempt to get rid of them through accusations of practicing witchcraft and black magic or having involvement with the devil and demons

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    Jefferson strived to attain an efficient economy‚ and broaden the country’s territory. Jefferson’s anti-federalist stance determined reduced government spending on the military. He felt that if the government were to be involved in the daily lives of citizens‚ then they should avoid taxing the people. He cut government spending on the army and navy because he believed that it was illogical to spend money on something that was not apparent of happening.  Furthermore‚ his beliefs of small centralized

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    Okonkwo was born in a poor family. His father was a coward and did not want to do his form work. Their family was mocked by their neighbors because of the poverty. As the book expressed “with a father like Unoka‚ Okonkwo did not have the start in life which many young men had. He neither inherited a barn nor a title‚ nor even a young wife.” (Things Fall Apart‚ Chapter 3‚ Page 13) However‚ Okonkwo was eager to be the excellent one‚ this is his natural

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    Definition of a Hero

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    here the word hero the first things that come to me are the words bravery‚ courage‚ honesty and faithfulness. In my opinion‚ everybody has their own definition of a hero but yet all the definitions have general similarities. A hero can be a complete stranger‚ or someone you see everyday. Sometimes there real‚ other times there fictional. A hero can be someone with courage and strength‚ and other times just someone that was there for you when no else was. Most importantly I feel a hero helps us realize

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    Beowulf the Hero

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    Beowulf The Hero “… A fiend out of hell”(Heaney 100). These words describe the monster Grendel‚ who is truly an evil entity. Only an epic hero with strength‚ courage and confidence is able to defeat this mighty foe. This hero’s name is Beowulf. He displays all of these throughout the epic. Beowulf’s first epic hero trait is confidence. Beowulf displays confidence when he talked to Unferth in the great hall Heorot. Beowulf said‚ “…but he will find me different. I will show him how Geats shape

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