Verse 1: Everyone needs a hero, someone to trust through the storm of life. Someone who’ll help them through every fight, every day, every night. You’re the one who brings out the light in me, as bright as the moon and sea, giving me hopes and dreams far out as the eye can see you and me... Chorus: Who’s around again and again, through every mood, good and bad, happy and the sad? Who’s always gonna be here for me, as my steady life turns around and around? Who’s gonna tell the truth, even when
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Benjamin Wood As you may know Hercules is the best hero. There are many reasons Hercules is an amazing hero. Hercules is strong, courageous, and clever. Traits that all true heroes have. Many think Hercules is impulsive and brutal but the acts that he has committed that are impulsive and brutal were Hera’s doing. The first reason that Hercules is the best hero is because he is strong. People may argue that being a hero just relies on your courageousness, but in real life that is not always the
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Brains over Brawn Heroes are not born they are made. A true hero rises to the challenge when others back away. A true hero knows they must never ever give up and their dedication will save them in the end. It is what is inside their heart and head that really makes a hero. Let us look at the epic Odyssey by Homer. Look at Odysseus for example, he does not have laser vision or levitation powers nor does he have tremendous muscles or even huge brains. Odysseus is an everyman, he is one of us. There
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citizens. Many groups of people only see a a hero as Batman or Superman. However, heroes that are not seen as commonly are also important in todays society. A hero can be defined as a person who courageously speaks out at the risk of rejection more than a person who braves physical danger. William Lloyd Garrison, the abolitionist during the civil war, exemplifies heroic traits by sticking up for the African Americans during the late 1800’s. Lloyd is a hero to many, even without facing physical danger
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For centuries mankind has regarded self-sacrifice as an act of heroism. To risk pain, loss, and even death for another person demonstrates an excellence of character that few possess. But how does sacrifice occur in today’s culture? Does it resemble the acts of valor shown in the great epic, Beowulf? In this thrilling tale, Beowulf, a mighty warrior, defeats both a demon and a dragon in the service of others. While many today display reserve in their abnegation towards others, sacrifice hold just
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what era or time period people have a tendency to be attracted to heroism. A plot displaying action, heroic journeys or deeds and a fitting character that possess each one of the traits to accomplish the role of a hero. In the Epic known as “Beowulf” there is an example of this kind of hero. He is the kind of man other men look up to or the kind of man that children hear stories of. Beowulf is an extremely gifted and respected individual; his heroism is fueled by his motives which are his duty, everlasting
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Myth & Legend—Texan Doris Miller Shot Down Numerous Japanese Planes During Pearl Harbor Raid- The story of Doris Miller has been glamorized in movies, but few know the genuine story of the Black cook who became a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor. This myth is about Texan Doris Miller who was born on October 12, 1919 in Waco, Texas. When he was 20 years old he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1939. He served as a Mess Attendant, Third Class and became the ship’s cook when he was transferred
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For me, deciding upon a personal hero is a rather difficult task due to the multiple admirable people in which inspire me. Although I have many heroes, including Billy Joel and Mikal Kern, the one whom stands out the most and deserves to be credited far more is a person in which I personally know. Ronald Lelm, a Lidgerwood, ND, local, is one of the people in which I admire the most. I know Ronny Lelm through the Gutzmer Scrap business, owned by my Grandfather and Father, with my Mother being an
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When the word “hero” is spoken upon, a connection is typically made with the word “super,” and the thought of characters flying around saving lives in some way, shape, or form arises. Heroes define not always as classic fictional characters such as Superman or Batman; heroes are people who stand for the common good, who make selfless sacrifices for a public cause. Selflessness means having little to no concern for oneself, to give to others without looking for personal gain. An exact science to what
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Everyone has their own idea of what a hero is. Some think that to be a hero you need to be strong and fearless or kind and empathetic. Most can agree that they believe that only certain people are capable of being heroes and they would never envision themselves fitting the bill. However, I believe that everyone possesses the traits of a hero, all we need to do is awaken them. A prime example of this is the demigod Perseus, son of Zeus. He lived his life as an ordinary fisherman, but, when he and
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