Andrew Carnegie: A True Hero

“A man that dies rich dies a disgrace.” Andrew Carnegie born in 1835, Dunfermline, Scotland. Carnegie a well known philanthropist, grew up poor and living in an attic above his father’s weaver’s shop. He attended a one room school crammed with about 150 students. Going through what he’s been through does it all lead up into making him a hero? Does he fit my character traits to be a hero? My characteristics to being a hero are courage, concern for others, and intelligence. Carnegie had courage to do something, to get out of what he went through, changed his mindset and grew off. Concern for others because he provided for his family and give back. Intelligence because he got into the steel industry and setting off from there.

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In Document D it shows he played two great roles. Of course, what kind of hero reduces his wages? Well, it was a smart move at times but then he’d also give back to those in need. He became big in the steel industry. If it wasn’t for the strong material buildings would’ve came down easier due to weak material. With steel we have stronger/stable buildings to prevent less deaths/injuries. Also, it was pretty smart of him to let others know to give your wealth to public use. In Document B it states “There remains, then, only one mode of using great fortunes; … the duty of the man of wealth (is to) set an example of modest .... living… trust funds…” People with money shouldn’t die with every penny still attached to them. Don’t leave it to your kids either, make them set off.

Carnegie had concerns for public use, and so he had a trust fund. His money would go from education, fundings, and etc. In total he gave away about $350,695,653. His money still goes through trust funds until this day. He does give the most to his cooperation but still he managed to use his wealth for public use. I’d say it’s the thought that counts and his thought really did count because it made an impact.

There’s going to a total con side to the pros. However, I believe Andrew Carnegie was a hero and someone that set off really well. He did go with the traits I talked about and believed what a hero really is. It really does have it’s pros and cons. I believed he made an impact on America. He taught a lesson, and has a trust fund going

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