A Summary Of A True Hero, By Lois Holtz

Tim O’Brien, the author of “Heroes”, discussed and elaborated his emotions and reactions to receiving his draft notice as a young man. He looks to Elroy Birdall as his hero, not for his advice, but his silence. He portrays his message on heroism by explaining that heroes don’t always give advice; however, they can sometimes be heroes just by listening. Tim O’Brien appreciates and admires the “mute watchfulness” of Elroy (O’Brien 278). He composes this argument through rhetorical elements and syntax.

Without realizing it initially, each Wes Moore has been greatly affected by the life events occurring as they grew up because as they matured physically, they also matured mentally by gaining self-knowledge; the same way a hero does throughout a heroic journey. However, while both have gone through the heroic journey, their fate was not identical because of poor choices and irreversible mistakes. Wes Moore, the successful author of his book, has specifically divided his book into 8 chapters, where each shows a year that had a decisive impact for him and Wes. Similar to his book, the hero’s journey also consists of 8 parts where the hero goes through the most important stages of the journey. The correlation between the life events and the patterns of a heroic journey intertwined because both only point out the most crucial parts and have the same end results, leaving the characters to go through each event or stage only as they mature.

In the speech, “Heroes” by Tim O’Brien, he discusses what a true hero is; likewise, he elaborates his story about how he met him. O’Brien’s message on heroism is a true hero is not someone who wins a lot of games; however, it is the ones who sit in silence as we succeed or fail and is always there for us. He advocates this message through his flashback and imagery.

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”Elizabeth Andrew. Darla Gaskill uses what ever time she has to work with youth in our community. She is a caring person with a huge heart. Based on her commitment to volunteering, Darla Gaskill is a hero.

Growing up in living at home I would always hear Bob Marley music coming out of my brother Xavier’s room and wondering what was so special about him. He would hang posters of him on his walls and have cd’s of his music and I had never understood why my brother idolized him to where he was a “hero” of his. All I typically knew about Bob Marley was that he was a Jamaican and smoked weed, but looking more into his background life and growing up in Jamaica. I never knew how much of an activist and well-spirited person he was. He didn’t care about all about the money and fame he cared about getting his music out there to let the world here and let their worries just wash away with the sound of his voice. He was a voice not only for his people but for the world, and that’s why I think Bob Marley is a hero worth analyzing.

Sporting a fedora, suit and a cigarette in hand, leaning against a wall, the captivating anti-hero stands double crossed in the stereotypical L.A. noir genre. Right in the heat of World War II noir started to rise to the top and become a popular source of entertainment and instant distraction from reality. Many people were drawn to the anti-hero; they were drawn to the flawed characters who were the “heroes” despite their flaws. A hero embodies what people want to be, most consider noir anti-hero’s the same. You can idolize them in a story, but they all have specific characteristics that make the “hero,” themselves, just as vulnerable as everyone else. An anti-hero needs to be layered, complicated, and flawed that pushes the boundaries of what is right and what is wrong. They need an illustrated struggle that builds through growth so as the audience reads they can keep showing optimism for the anti-hero as they try to seek redemption. A novel by James M. Cain, Double Indemnity’s anti-hero Walter Neff has many flaws; flaws that are egotistical and murderous, but also manipulative and powerful. Just like Walter Neff, a recent character that is the epitome of an anti-hero is, Frank Underwood in the show House of Cards. Frank started at the bottom and with his anti-hero characteristics powered his way to presidency putting many morals aside and doing what he thought was the only option to achieve what he wanted. With complex motives, a driven mindset, and no boundaries, the

Today was my first lesson in humility. Some of the elder Monks had reprimanded me for my selfish thoughts and words. This was my first transgression and thus I was taught my lesson behind closed doors.

While every person on the CNN heroes list was impactful, Rosie Mashale was the most impactful because of her involvement in her community. She founded both Baphumelele Educare Centre and Baphumelele Children’s Home, which has given people opportunities that could change their life. “Baphumelele Children’s Home was created as a place of safety for abandoned, abused, neglected or orphaned children, many of whom have been affected by the HIV/Aids pandemic or have HIV/AIDS themselves.”(Gieske, paragraph 5). By creating a children’s home she has given those children stability that they mostly likely wouldn’t have had while in their previous situation. The children in the home now have access to education, safety, and love that they undoubtedly wouldn’t

In the Ted Talk, “Every Kid Needs a Hero” teacher Rita Pierson argues that a positive teacher student relationship increases the success rate of students academically. She uses personal anecdotes from her teaching experience, pathos, and informal diction to express the influence a teacher’s disposition has on a student’s willingness to learn. Rita Pierson is speaking in response to the bad teachers she has seen in her 40 years of teaching. She voices her opinions with passion to an audience of teachers who no longer believe in their students and do not connect with them on a real, personal level. Pierson’s use of personal anecdotes builds the notion that a good teacher forms relationships with their students that allow for open communication.

One day flash go with his friends to a fight.The hero fight with a big monster and he win the fight.Then he call all his friends monsters and flash and his friend trying to escape from 100 monsters.The next day his friends dead ,because the monster kill him he put an explosion in his house.

The Lost Hero By Rick Riordan is a spin-off of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.

The novel, The invisible hero by Elizabeth Fensham explores the theme of heroism and villainy. Heroism can be defined as doing a selfless act in hope of inspiring others. Villainy can be defined as an act of doing something ‘evil’ in spite of another person or group. although it is commonly known that heroes and villains are polar opposite it is much more complex because it all depends on perspective. This idea of heroism and villainy will be expressed through an analysis of the style, characters, setting and plot.

Lisa Belkin's Show Me a Hero: a Tale of Murder, Suicide, Race, and Redemption is a non-fiction novel that takes place within Yonkers, New York, and talks about the public housing development within the city. It addresses the problems towards the people. At the beginning of and end of the book, Belkin asks two questions “Did it work for the people who moved in? And did it work for those who were already there?”

“SIT.. i..n” Glenda voice gurgled and she paused for a few seconds. “Seat, in your seat! Sit in it!”

Everyday heroes are people that do little things to benefit other people or the community. We think that Mrs.Edmundson and Mrs.Hicks, the counselors at our school, are great examples of an everyday hero. Mrs.Edmundson created the Reach Team which is a program that allows kids in middle school the opportunity to Reach out to their community and interact with other people of varying ages. After Mrs.Edmundson created this amazing program Mrs.Hicks volunteered her time to help develop and make the Team better.