Everyone has his own definition of what a "true hero" is. An internet definition states that a true hero is "a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities". In my opinion, a hero is someone who goes out of his/her way to help or to make a difference in someone's life - a person who despite what anyone else has to say will do the right thing and be a role model to others.

Qualities
Courage
Honor And Nobility
Generosity
Self-Sacrifice
Wisdom
Compassion
Responsibility
Honor And Nobility
Generosity
Self-Sacrifice
Wisdom
Compassion
Responsibility
The fantasy brought to life!
Real Life vs. Larger Than Life.
Real life heroes differ in so many ways from the larger than life super heroes we see on TV. However some people take the fantasy of a super hero and bring it to life.
One real life hero, to me, is Martin Luther King,Jr. He showed just what a true hero is - a person who despite the consequences will stand for what is right - a man who will put his own life in danger just to make a difference in the future. His speech in Washington D.C gave hope to others that one day everyone would be equal no matter the color of his/her skin. That itself is a heroic action, knowing the time period he was in - color had always separated people, but he said it was time for a change.
A larger than life super hero, who just happens to be my favorite, is Edward Cullen. He is a hero because he will do WHATEVER
it takes to protect Bella. He is courageous, generous, and
compassionate. What makes him different from a real life hero is that he
is a vampire. He displays out of this world strength, speed, and the ability to read minds.
Impact On Society

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