What makes a hero? Is it just one trait, like bravery, or compassion? Maybe somebody …show more content…
Many people get fame confused with heroism, and think actors, celebrities, and leaders can be considered heroes. People can only be thought of as heroes if they have done something that few people have done, such as saving people, or even inventing a machine to make our lives easier. Could a baseball player who pitched a perfect game be considered a hero? To some people, he might. But if the fame and glory gets to his head, he might start boasting about every single thing he’s done. He would not make a good hero.
One of the most important kinds of heroes are teachers and parents. They give almost all of their free time to help us and to teach us, not just teaching us math and science, but teaching us right from wrong, and what to do in hard situations. Teresa of Avila devoted her life to helping young women find God, and Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman doctor, inspiring girls everywhere to follow their …show more content…
No. A hero is just a person who saves people from fires, or injuries. Or, a hero might be your teacher, the doctor you go to for check-ups, or even your mom and dad. All you have to do is look around your neighborhood and the people around you. There are heroes all around us, and all you have to do is look around for people who help others, and you’ve found a