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    The Diversity of Heroes

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    The Diversity of Heroes Natalie K. Oliver “Heroes are made by the paths they choose‚ not the powers they are graced with‚” (unknown) Brodi Ashton wisely stated‚ which cannot be truer. We all have a picture that comes to mind when we think of heroes. Though these pictures vary immensely‚ they all have simple but meaningful qualities that truly make them a hero. They are courageous‚ and stand up for those who are victimized. They keep trying even when times get tough; they overcome their obstacles

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    myths and heroes

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    MYTHS AND HEROES I’m going to present the notion of myths and heroes. Myths and heroes have always been part of our lives‚ so we can ask: do we need heroes as role mode? To answer that‚ first I’m going to give the definition of a hero‚ and then I’m going to explain how a hero can influence us in our actions. To my mind‚ the two documents that illustrate the best this notion are “dream jobs” and “superheroes and morality”. This first documents is from a biography‚ “fighter pilots‚ the memoirs

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    Heroes Essay

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    Heroes Essay The question remains: who is worthy to be called a hero? I have seen many people who deserve the title of a hero for many bold actions. Sure‚ they do not wear legendary costumes‚ drive bat-mobiles or possess superhuman abilities. Of course‚ there is much more to a hero than just what is visible to the eye. As a matter of fact‚ it is all about what is on the inside—the qualities and behavior fixed in a mentality. That is why self-obsessed people do not make it on the list of heroes

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    Heroes Inflation

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    Peter Gi English 93 Heroes Inflation What are heroes? more specifically what is an hero to you? In the article Hero Inflation written by Nicholas Thompson‚ he describes and tells those in America that the word hero today isn’t what it used to be. Traditionally‚ in the past hero was looked up as doing a heroic act‚ not required of them to do so. That the word itself‚ and what people describe it to be today is lowered‚ that we “cheapen the word in some ways‚ the exploits of people who have

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    The Outsiders Essay

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    Hinton‚ an author of The Outsiders‚ defines a hero as one who learns‚ changes and helps everyone. she also implies that a true hero grows emotionally. Johnny is a definite hero in The Outsiders. It is evident that Johnny grows very much and sacrifices himself for everyone - he broke a law and overcame his fear to save Ponyboy‚ he jumped into the burning church to save little children‚ and he was optimistic and caring even though he was dying. Johnny is a hero in The Outsiders for sure. Johnny is a hero

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    The outsiders essay

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    throughout a period of time. In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton‚ there is a lot of character change. There are changes in relationships with others as well as with self. People can evolve into almost completely new beings. When you live in a very tough society‚ such as 1960’s in Tulsa‚ Oklahoma‚ people are judging you by the length of your hair‚ and what side of the railroad tracks you live on. Ponyboy Curtis is a greaser who changes a lot in the book The Outsiders. Ponyboy Curtis is a fourteen year

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    A Heroes Journey

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    “A Heroes Journey” “A hero is a ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” Quoted by Christopher reeves. Christopher reeves was a famous actor but after his near-fatal horse riding accident on a cross-country course he could never go back into that business since 1995. “ To kill a mockingbird ” by harper lee. Atticus finch is a significant character in Harper Lee’s to kill a mockingbird because he is an idol in the eyes of his

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    Yolen’s heroes and heroines are inspired by fairy tales; however‚ they still reflect the reality which surrounds them. In Yolen’s Briar Rose‚ heroes and heroines are inspired by fairy tales still reflecting the reality which surrounds them. This is seen‚ for example‚ in her characters who are inspired by fairy tales. In reality‚ these characters represent the real life experiences of those who lived through the Holocaust and the heroes of World War two. The heroes and heroines in Yolen’s Briar

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    Heroes Essay

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    HEROES ESSAY What is a hero? To you‚ the reader‚ I submit this question so that you may form your own opinion. What is a hero and what qualifications make he or she worthy of the title? The reply you have formulated in your mind has probably come to you rapidly and with alacrity‚ so much that you may deem even asking such a simple question to be not only a waste of the time it took me to ask it‚ but also the time it took you to consider it. Did you think of some virtuous individual who rescues people

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    No Heroes, No Villains

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    No heroes‚ no villains Shelby DiRoma Monroe Community College No heroes‚ no villains On June 28‚ 1972‚ James Richardson awaiting the subway train which would take him to work. He was stopped and ordered to “put up your hands‚ and get against the wall”. These directions were given by an off duty Transit Authority patrolman named John Skagen. Skagen’s actions seem unprovoked and unnecessary. After a short tussle the two men exchanged shots and Richardson fled the scene on foot. Two other officers

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