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    “Hero.” When many people her this word, they think of people with superpowers and cape like Superman and Batman, who are actually “superheroes”. To be a hero, you don’t have to been gifted with supernatural abilities, or even natural talent; you just need to do right thing and/or help others, whether it be saving them from a burning building or cheering them up in their time of need. Heroes can come from anywhere, and even greasers or hoodlums can be heroes. Despite coming from rough neighborhoods

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    The definition of an hero is a person who struggles against evil for what is right. In most literature the villain embodies the evil that the hero is struggling against. The hero most often is the person who is struggling against. In the beginning of the book Jack clearly did not enjoy Piggy’s presence as proven when Jack snapped at Piggy when he was telling them the names of the boy around them. Jack was originally alright with Ralph but he never liked Piggy. From the beginning of the book this

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    times do not create heroes.It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.”(Bob Riley). These “Hard Times” that Riley is talking about is the drive to never give up and fight through the pain. And how someone with just a little more perseverance, can change you as a person and as a hero. How could a hero be a hero if he does not work with a drive or a passion? Because a hero does not give up after tragedy strikes, a hero is an everyday person just doing the right thing when no one

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    to. Everyone had a favorite hero someone they look up to because of their achievements.Would you believe me if I told you that heros have a mask, no I'm not talking about their physical masks but with a facade of perfection. In reality people who are heroic are self righteous , will do anything to get attention for their good deeds, People who believe they know better, people who when you really get to know them are arrogant and all they want is bragging rights. Heros fight for what’s right, so they

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    disorganized. If a hero shows they are brave they will be respected and everyone will look up to them as a role model. For example, people that are veterans, policemen, and firefighters show us the US citizens every day that they will fight in a war to save our country no matter what it takes. For a hero to show self-sacrifice they put other people first in a life treating citation. For instance, a criminal comes into a store an older man immediately goes in front of a little girl by herself. Hero won’t think

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    Inspirational would be the one and only word that can define a hero. Heroes, are not the kind of people who have to be asked to either help someone or something. A hero is someone who takes the time to help without even being asked. That person would be inspirational to so many due to he or she's actions. Heroes thrive from what's given to do what's best for our society, allowing our generation to become a hero. “ And we must allow our generation to strive for virtue, instead of ridiculing it.”

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    I could never fully understand what the title hero represents. It is very confusing thinking about a definition of the word hero. Growing up I had a lot of heroes. My favorites heroes changed as I was growing older. As a kid, Superman was my favorite hero. He could fly, stop bullets, he had laser eyes, and see through walls. It was exciting. When I grow older, John McClane was my hero. He will stop terrorist all by himself, risking everything that he got just to save the people he cares about. It

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    Anyone can be a hero, even you! A hero does not have to be someone with powers or a costume. A hero is someone or something that you can look up to or admire. All heroes are not perfect, and they can make mistakes as would a regular human. There is a difference though because heroes have the enormous responsibility. They are always being signaled, and they are always expected to do the right thing. Heroes are many times forced to test their character which leads them to realize their potential.

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    exemplifying a hero developed into something everyone longed to do. This ambition remains today. However, obtaining a hero-like persona constitutes much more than saving a cat from a tree or helping an elderly woman cross the street. A hero not only affects the direct person in need of help, but the many around as well. In order to have the classification of a hero, one must adopt a courageous, determined, selfless, and inspiring attitude while also attaining an opportunity to show heroism. A hero must manifest

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    A hero is not always a bold figure with with a cape and superpowers. In that case, then what is a hero? A hero can be manifested in many ways. We have been taught that heroes are only those who do something huge, for the good of mankind. Although these people are heroes, they are not the only ones. There are many different levels of hero. During the recent Las Vegas shooting during a concert at Mandalay Bay, a husband jumped in front of his wife and died shielding the bullets from her. This man is

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