...Los Niño’s Heroes Courage is to have the self-fortitude to stand up for what is right. Putting your needs aside and helping for the greater cause. In order to cross a threshold one has to have self- courage along with determination and motivation, following through regardless of the results. Los Niño’s Heroes (The Heroic Children) are a piece of Mexican History that stands out. The date was September 13, 1847 six brave young men fought valiantly for their country during the Mexican-American War. Tragically, they died defending the honor of their country. The ages of these six young men ranged from 13 to 19 years of age. The Mexican-American war was in its final chapter when the Battle of Chapultepec took place. Years preceding the war, Chapultepec Castle had been utilized as Mexico’s military training academy. When the war broke out there were dozens of teenage cadets in attendance. General Nicolas Bravo who was the commander of the forces stationed at Chapultepec Hill apparently saw that the American Forces were quickly advancing and triumphing, so he ordered his men, including the cadets to retreat to safety. The six young men, however, refused to leave their post and bravely meet the superior forces of the Americans. At that point in time is where you see all six of them pass that threshold of, “I must defend my country, my country needs me!” Without a second thought they threw themselves into a battle that they did not need to fight. Never the less, they were...
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...The anti-hero narrative in television has been a major success in recent years. Shows like Dexter (2006-2013), Mad Men (2007-2015), and Breaking Bad(2008-2013) all feature the anti-hero and have been critically acclaimed and loved by viewers in America. Each of these T.V. shows’ success has been measured by user reviews, user ratings, Golden Globe awards and/or nominations, and Emmy awards and/or nominations. By definition, the anti-hero is a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. (Oxford Dictionaries) How then has this hero without heroic attributes been so popular in our culture? The anti-hero has been popular in recent years because viewers can relate to him, are able to perform moral disengagement to enjoy the story, and believe that there is a chance of redemption for him. Audiences love the anti-hero because the writers have created a character that they can relate to and sympathize with. The anti-hero character creates a strong bond with the audience that lets them experience life from their point of view. They are depicted as flawed like everyone else, unlike the traditional hero, who seems more perfect. This initial bond of sympathy for the character keeps the audience interested. In Dexter, the audience can relate to the anti-hero because he appears to be a normal middle aged guy that ends up as a typical family man. When he and his first wife take the step of moving in together he experiences anxiety and doubt...
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...Hi my name is Vivian Barajas. Have you ever asked yourself what does it take to be hero? You might be thinking a hero is Superman or Hulk, but heroes can be anywhere and can be anyone. What exactly is a hero? Well, a hero is a person with strength, courage, and bravery. Heros fight for what is right. Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. Anyone can be a Hero in their own way, and it’s true anyone can be a Hero. One example are the firemen, I know it's just a job, but why did they pick that job? Why? Because they want to make a difference. They want to help everyone. Firefighters can risk their lives just to save someone in a terrible accident. A country can also be a Hero, right now Paris is opening up to people who don't have a home...
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...different answer from everyone you ask; being a hero means different things to different people. A hero in my eyes, could be a traitor to some one else. It can actually be a very touchy subject to some. An obvious example would be our soldiers, fighting everyday for our freedoms. To most, these men and women are undoubtably heroes. But there was a time not long ago, that soldiers returning from Vietnam were ridiculed, and treated like traitors, because many people didn't believe in the war they were fighting. Does that make them any less a hero? I don't think so, they had no choice in the reasons for war. In the Nation of Islam, many extremists believe that those who are willing to strap themselves down with explosives, and commit suicide in public places, are the greatest form of hero. To me, that just seems absurd. I don't think it takes fighting in a war, or even taking extreme action, to be considered a hero. I like to try to see the hero in everyday people. Any one can be a hero. To me, just reaching out and making a difference in someone's life, is an act of heroism. I'm lucky enough to say that I know some of these heroes. And they have restored my faith in humanity. My friend Jason was paralyzed from the waist down 16 years ago, after a 4-wheeler accident. He was always the cool kid; handsome, smart, always had the nicest cars and prettiest girlfriend. On top of that, he was always a really nice guy, it was like people just gravitated towards...
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...Do Heroes exist in the present day? Heroes can be found in every person. However, heroes do not have superhuman ability but they do what they do for the greater good. I believe a Hero is someone that shows great strength courage and is willing to fight for justice. A Hero is wise and trustworthy. Heroes not only exist in the past but they exist in the present day as well. People that are part of the judiciary system could be considered modern day heroes, if they don't shoot and kill innocent people. They defend the community from unjust acts, they protect the community from people that steal, people that murder, people that commit fraud, people that kidnap etc. A Hero could even be someone that has authority. Some examples would include a police officer, a teacher, a lawyer, a judge, a psychologist or even a counselor. I believe strongly that a Hero is a person that helps someone even in the face of danger. A psychologist could indeed be someone’s Hero because he/she can make people realize their issues. They could even help solve those issues and helped you become a better person in the process. In conclusion I believe Heroes do in fact exist in the present day; We just don’t recognize them but they are there. Heroes can be found in EVERY person like your best friend, your cousin, your brother, your sister, your uncle, your boyfriend. They might have helped you. For example they could have helped you get out of a fight, helped you control your temper when you lost...
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...T. Kelley Professor Fox English II, 11 am Due: 30 Nov 2012 Heroes After more than 10 years of combat, the media has given many soldiers the title of hero. Jessica Lynch was one Soldier who was given the title hero. Was she truly a hero? What actions merited such a label? Pat Tillman also received the coveted title of hero, despite much controversy. Pat Tillman’s label of heroism occurred because of his strong social status. However, the word hero in Tillman’s case was misused to disguise actual events or cover up the misfortunes of war. Shoshona Johnson would be called a hero as well. Shoshana Johnson and Lynch were captured the same day but because of race, one hero would receive more accolades than the other. These soldiers wanted to share the truth, but media’s opportunity to transform them into hero took precedence. All of these heroes received differential treatment based on their gender, race or social status. Jessica Lynch seemed to be the perfect candidate to depict as an American Hero. Lynch is 5’6, 130 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes (Fluharty). With Barbie doll like qualities, Jessica not only served as an American Soldier, but possessed the beauty necessary to attract attention of viewers and develop a great story. The War on Terrorism has allowed news anchors to televise and participate in more combat related events than ever before, yet truth is often skewed to give a better news line story. The events that led to her capture in Iraq in 2003...
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...Prompt: Again and again we hear the complaint that we have no heroes anymore. Heroes—people who should be admired for their great courage or noble achievements—are No longer recognized in our modern world. Many people, in fact, believe that heroes existed Only in the past. But this belief is wrong. Because more praise is given to the latest Technological innovation than to one individual’s heroic achievements, we may not be Aware of our heroes, but we do have them. Assignment: Is it possible to be a hero in the modern world? Hero exists. Hero evolves. Large or small, strong or weak, tactful or stubborn, they are always around. Modern heroes are not known for extraordinary physical strength or valor, yet modern heroes abound in today's world. In our era and more than anytime before, every single citizen can champion, and every single person can choose to be a hero; he is doctor, teacher, policeman, or President of a country, big or small. We do have heroes such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Juggernauts of the technological world, they are responsible for many technological advances. Yet Mr. XYZ, Susie and Joe, millions of people you are unheard of yet fully actively live around you, do make contributions just as significant. Without them, we won’t be able to enjoy our lives as we do now, including water from that tap, bread on our tables, cozy reading on our beds late in the night, and etc. I remember that the Time Magazine's person of the year one of the years before...
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...Nicollette Digmi A hero is someone who is brave, trustworthy, and reliable. This is the kind of person we look up to. Some of them may be legendary, while others are everyday life-savers. Heroes are typically on quests often to help others, they are ethical and strong and responsible leaders. A hero could be anyone who has these qualities. Beowulf and Martin Luther King Jr. both meet their criteria because they share the same heroic characteristics: they were both on quests, ethical, strong responsible leaders. Beowulf and Martin Luther King Jr. were both on a quest. For example, in Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, is on a quest to help Hrothgar save his village by defeating Grendel. This means that Beowulf came from Geatland to save a village even though he wasn’t guaranteed a reward. Similarly, Martin Luther King Jr. was on a quest to stop racism and segregation between white and colored people. For example, he stood up to the white people and makes it as public as possible that he wants to change the way society is for the good of other people. In other words Martin Luther King Jr. and Beowulf share a heroic characteristic in that they both go on quests to create change for the benefit of others. Beowulf and Martin Luther Jr. were also ethical. For example, in Beowulf, Beowulf is a good king to his people and ends up fighting a dragon and dying for his people. This means that he was ethical and it contributed to him being a great hero. Likewise Martin Luther...
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...Heroes Many remember when they were little and would see a fire truck go by they would think to their self that’s what I want to do when I get older. Many children when asked what they want to do as a career normally say a firefighter or police officer. There are many reasons to be both, but being a firefighter can be an easy thing to do. There are many career and volunteer fire departments throughout the nation, even some are mixed between career and volunteer. Firefighting is more than a career or job whether it be volunteer or paid it is a calling. Many people would not go into a house that’s on fire, while everyone else is running out. Firefighters are dedicated to helping others and in some cases like today in Massachusetts three firefighters were trapped when a structure collapsed that they were working in to extinguish the fire. They were all rescued after the collapse and two of them made it out with serious injuries and another gave the ultimate sacrifice. Today unfortunately showed the dangers that the job has and how firefighters put their lives on the line every day. Most believe that a firefighter is a hero and most firefighter’s say it is just part of their job, it is proven daily that it is more than a job they are heroes. In the United States there are over 1.1 million volunteer firefighters that is two thirds of all fire fighters. In the nation yearly the amount of emergency calls increase significantly the amount of volunteer firefighters has dropped over...
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...Helte Helte begrebet strækker sig vidt, men hvordan vil man egentligt beskrive en helt? Kigger man i historien, ses den idylliske helt: mod, troskab mod nationen og kunne udrette noget selv. Men kan man sætte et decideret definition på helte begrebet, eller er det noget der skal varierer fra person til person? Hvis jeg skulle beskrive en helt, så ville jeg tage helten fra et eventyr, der kæmper sig igennem diverse prøvelse for at redde prinsessen. En person med et hjerte af guld, og en evne til at sætte andres behov over sit eget. Men det at være helt har ændret sig med tiden, som også er beskrevet i artiklen ”Fra krigsherre til sportsmand”, da værdierne for opnåelse af dette ’idyl’ har forandret sig. Helte har altid været et ønske om at opnå det idylliske. Dette gælder også tidligere i historien, hvor f.eks. Søhelten Tordenskjold, var en der kæmpede for fædrelandet og havde mod som en løve. Han fik gjort så hans bedrifter blev spredt ud til folket, så han blev husket som en sand søfartshelt. En mand folket så op til og beundrede. I artiklen, ”Fra krigsherre til sportsmand”, bliver der også fortalt hvordan Tordenskjold ikke var bange for at træde på nogle for at nå til tops. Det tyder på, at datidens helte mere var værdsat for deres magt og mod, end deres hjælpsomhed og gavmildhed over for andre. Her kan man drage paralleller til vores soldater i dag, som dog ikke træder på andre for at nå til tops, men bliver anerkendt for deres kamp for beskyttelse af verden, så fædrelandet...
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...When reflecting on personal influences in my life, no one has had a greater impact than my father. He is and always continues to be a positive role model as a father. He always stands by my side, and whenever I fall down, he encourages me to stand up by myself and on my own feet. My dad has a huge impact on the way I become a person today. He has influenced my life by teaching me the lessons and showing me the right behaviors and wrong behaviors In the description of my father, it is evident that language and language diversity plays a large role in critical thinking and expressions. Creative writers have the power to make the ordinary unique and the unique ordinary. My dad taught me the most important lesson: how to be a man. I still remembered the day that my father sat next to me and said that "Hey son, the most important think to help you become the successful person is your honesty. Never lie to anyone and never lie to yourself". After saying that, he slowly explained the value of honesty. He showed me that every bad situation in the world began with a lie. When a person steals something, he lies to the law, or when a husband cheats on his wife, he lies to his wife. My father often tells me that being a man means facing the truth. I always think back on those words when I get into trouble. My dad's teachings were a cure for my selfishness. He taught me to consider everyone as a part of my family and taught me how to love people by sharing and giving. I believe that the...
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...Robert mentioned blissfully unaware . Or , so very happy they were not where they nervous crept through the room , but it is an indisputable fact that they would have been much more nervous if they knew they were under someone's attention - and definitely if they knew who that someone was. Yes , I would go so far as to say that it probably would have been a gust down the back of anyone and everyone if they knew who the spy was, but I 'm not going to ruin your sleep to some by revealing his or her identity , let me just say that the clues are there, would anyone want to untangle the strings , so it is certainly possible. The next room is almost identical to the first - apart from a staircase leading up to the second niveau . You decide heroes to not go up, but rather continue on to the next room. The next room again has only one opening on ground level - the one they came through . Across the room, which has a dirty carpet placed right above the ground, is a staircase. Steps are quite similar to that in the previous room , but are located on opposite sides of the room. Stein and Robert going up these stairs and end up in a room on the second niveau . This room is small and shows signs of being an anteroom . The...
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...There are several elements that define a hero. For example, a hero is a product of time and place, but also transcends time and space. This means that the hero is relevant to the place and time in which the story was created, but also has the power to communicate and connect with people of different cultures and backgrounds today. Heroes must have an emotional connection with the reader and teach a moral value that will leave a lasting imprint on the reader. Various stories of heroes, like Beowulf, are very similar and they all have the same basic elements: personal connection, cultural connection, and universal connection. The universality of heroes and myths are demonstrated through different story elements. To the modern reader, heroes...
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...“Heroes of Aeneid” The struggle between good and evil have been the focus of countless works of literature through out history. No matter where one’s from, stories of heroism are present in every culture. In The Aeneid, Virgil tells the stories of Aeneas, a Trojan’s travels to Italy in a quest to rebuild his empire. One of these stories is one of Hercules, an adventurous hero and his battle against Casus. In order to effectively deliver the epic tale, Virgil uses many literary devices such as characterization, imagery and vividness to fully engulf the readers in his tales. Through the utilization of literary devices, Virgil effectively establishes the divide between good and evil, capturing the full attention of his audiences. Virgil first accomplishes this through the introduction of the hero Hercules, and the villain Casus. Virgil uses characterization to make characters seem more real and relatable for audiences and readers, giving audiences a clear picture of good versus evil. Take Hercules for example, Virgil uses Hercules’ bravery to coerce the audience into liking him and siding with him. The author shows Hercules’ bravery in many ways. One of these ways is by up playing the viciousness of his enemy Cacus. By doing so, the readers can compare the evil of Cacus with the heroism of Hercules. In this passage, “here, deep in the vast recesses of the rock, was once a cave which the rays of the sun never reached. This was the home a of foul-featured, half-human monster by...
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...00’s. It all started with the Batman-movie who was published in 2002 and became a massive success. If we look at the cold facts we can see, that in the list of best selling movies are The Avengers from 2012 and The Dark Night from 2008 present. This is an independent genre, although it’s got a lot in common with the action-genre. In both genres, we have an outstanding hero who saves the day and is unbeatable. But in the action-genre we have heroes like Harry Callahan and John McClane, who comes home at the and of the day and still remains the same hero. Unlike Spiderman and Batman who comes home in the end of the day and becomes a whole other person when they take their masks of. Often, when they get home, the superheroes turn into the opposite of a superhero- someone that you would never expect to save the world. And someone you could identify yourself with. And that is one of the most important parts in a superhero movie, because the hero stays anonymous and that creates an exiting story and a different view on the heroes. These superheroes are also different, because they take care of business by them selves. They do not get help from the police and doesn’t care a great deal about the law. Actually they usually don’t follow it. You could call them a lawless. If you take a closer look at the word superhero, you can start to wonder where “super” comes from. It’s a big word and a little bit odd. Rambo for instance would never call himself “super” -it’s like he has...
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