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A 5 page paper which discusses the word hero, defining it and illustrating what
makes a hero. The paper discusses Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as
recent heroes of September, 2001, in illustrating what makes a hero and why it is such a
powerful, and needed, reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAherowd.rtf
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times like ours, is the word "hero." Many of us have our own special heroes and our own perception of what makes a hero. When asked who our hero is,
we more often than not, have some answer. Interestingly enough, some people may refer to athletes, or politicians, or other famous figures, pointing at them as heroes. But, the truth
is, many of these people are not heroes for they do not possess the qualities that make a hero, nor have they done anything heroic which would put them in
the category of hero. In the following paper we present an examination of what makes a hero, what is heroism, and who is, or was, a hero. Heroism
A hero, perhaps first and foremost, risks their own life, their own comfort, for the benefit of others. A hero is someone who takes action for the good of more
than themselves. This action may be premeditated, or it may come unbidden. A hero may actively involve themselves in heroic actions or they may find their nature as a hero
through incredible and unseen events. A hero can be anyone who possesses these qualities or acts accordingly in certain circumstances. In better understanding how this works we present an examination
of various individuals, illustrating what makes them a hero. Many argue that Martin Luther King Jr. was a hero, which he truly was. He was a man who risked his
own life for the ideals of many, including himself. He sacrificed himself in many ways. He put his own personal needs aside to make the country a better place for
all. He may well have had some selfish intent in doing this, but these would be greatly outweighed by how much he gave up for others. He was willing to
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