Holding Out For a Hero!

9/18/2018

Daily Literary Quote
“As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary.”
― Ernest Hemingway
Journal Prompt
What is a hero? Explain your definition and give three detailed examples of real-life heroes and why you think they fit your definition.

58 Comments

Kayla

9/18/2018 10:08:41 am

A hero is someone who is willing to risk their life to save your. A hero is also someone you can trust and rely on. My dad because he always there for me. Melissa because she is understanding and caring. Cherish because she is my best friend and has my back.

Will

9/18/2018 10:17:13 am

I also think that is what a hero is

Alexis Anderson

9/18/2018 10:09:08 am

A hero is someone who puts themselves in front for others, people commonly think a hero is a physically strong person who fights everyone physically but a hero can be anyone. You can be strong willed and stand for those who don’t share that trait, you can be intellectually more advanced than a peer and tutor them or even just being kind to someone in need. A hero is not defined by their appearance but more so by their outlook on life, their hopefulness and their kindness.

Kiana Farnworth

9/18/2018 10:12:16 am

I didn’t think about it in that light, but I completely agree.

Katelyn

9/18/2018 10:13:57 am

I like the details of a hero being more than just physically strong. Are there any people you think of as heroes?

Robyn

9/18/2018 10:14:09 am

Do you think that people can have heroes that wouldn’t necessarily put themselves in front for others?

Cherish

9/18/2018 10:14:10 am

I really like your definition on a hero. Who are some of the heroes you have and value in your life?

Nick

9/18/2018 10:14:48 am

Good response

Kiana Farnworth

9/18/2018 10:09:32 am

I believe a hero is someone who is willing to put others before themself. Some examples could be soldiers in the military, firefighters and police officers. I feel that they fit my definition because they risk their own safety on a daily to ensure that others are safe, they are extremely selfless.

Alexis Anderson

9/18/2018 10:12:25 am

What type of person would you consider, for a regular citizen, to be a hero?

Kiana Farnworth

9/18/2018 10:17:13 am

I would consider good parents to be hero’s because they love and support their children unconditionally and though they may not always agree with their children’s actions and values they support their children.

Katelyn

9/18/2018 10:10:54 am

A hero is a person that stands for what they believe in and in return people look up to them as inspiration and memorable people. Harriet Tubman led thousands of slaves through the underground railway to freedom and was a spy for the Union army in the Civil War. Marie Curey was a chemists who used the first x-ray. Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist best known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man because it was hers. They all fit the description of a hero because they were all determined in their own ways for their passions and rights, and in return, they became inspirational to follow their examples.

Brook

9/18/2018 10:12:40 am

Good examples

Kelsey

9/18/2018 10:17:50 am

I like the examples you used.

Jennifer

9/18/2018 10:19:19 am

I like your definition of hero, great way to explain it!

Brook

9/18/2018 10:11:36 am

A hero is someone who protects and helps people.
A doctor can be a hero because they take care of people who need them.
A cop can be seen as a hero to some people because they protect people by locking up people who break the law.
Family members can be seen as heroes because they protect you and are always there when you need them.

Kelsey

9/18/2018 10:15:23 am

I never bought about those examples.

Nick

9/18/2018 10:16:43 am

Good response I didn’t think about it that way.

Robyn

9/18/2018 10:11:45 am

A hero is someone who is awe-inspiring or inspirational. Not nessecarily someone who is famous and has done something world changing. For example, someone’s mother might be their hero. Of course this doesn’t exclude world changing people, as a lot of people proclaim people like MLK Jr as their hero.

Sarah

9/18/2018 10:14:36 am

I agree, I think a lot of people forget that being famous doesn’t make you a hero.

Cherish

9/18/2018 10:11:55 am

A hero is a person that we look up to in life that sets a positive example for us to follow and who is there for us when we need it the most. One of my real-life heroes is my dad because he is always there for me in times of need and I have looked up to him since I was a little girl. Koty is also another of my heroes because he has been there for me and has my back. My grandma is my last hero because she is my biggest role model in life and I know that I can always talk to her about anything that is bothering me and she will always be there for me when needed the most.

Kayla

9/18/2018 10:14:30 am

That is true. A hero can definitely be a role model.

Sarah

9/18/2018 10:17:01 am

Setting a positive example is hard. It’s hard to keep doing good things when most people in the world are doing things they shouldn’t. So I agree that that’s something that makes a hero.

Saymen Clifton

9/18/2018 10:12:17 am

Heroes are people who you look up to in hard times in your life. Examples My mom is my hero she has been my hero in hard times in my life. My brother is my hero to I could look up to him for help. My family is my hero in many difficult times.

Aimee

9/18/2018 10:19:04 am

Do you think that heros are still heros even on the days when things aren’t hard?

James

9/18/2018 10:20:13 am

Good examples.

Connor born

9/18/2018 10:12:56 am

A hero is someone that can be looked up to in any way or has done some sort action that they will be remembered for. Hero could be people in you family parents grand parents, they could also be famous people like Martin Luther king jr or service people like police officers and firefighters. These all fit because they are all someone who has performed a heroic action.

Saymen Clifton

9/18/2018 10:17:00 am

I agree with you it’s good one 🤙🏿

Sarah

9/18/2018 10:13:02 am

A hero is someone who sticks to their morals and learn from both their own and others mistakes. They risk and sacrifice for others. And they are brave enough to stand up for what’s right.
Teachers- they sacrifice better pay to give others a better life, even though they often get teated poorly.
Parents- they give up dreams and opportunities for the ones they love. They also give everything they can for their children, which is especially extraordinary for single parents.
Kids in school that stand up to bullies- it might not seem significant to many people but a lot of kids sacrifice friends to stand up for someone’s else who needs it. They also have to be able to stick to their morals.

Kayla

9/18/2018 10:15:17 am

That is a true hero. If they don’t know what is right then neither will you if you follow them.

Alexis Anderson

9/18/2018 10:16:51 am

I think your definition for a hero is great, a hero can be an everyday human.

Cherish

9/18/2018 10:16:52 am

I really like your examples. I agree that parent, teacher, and even students are heroes in all of our lives. We tend to connect to them more because we are around them almost every day. Do you have any specific people that are heroes in your life?

Katelyn

9/18/2018 10:17:29 am

Interesting perspective of ordinary people being heroes, it’s a good thing to know about though. I guess all heroes start out ordinary people though.

Kiana Farnworth

9/18/2018 10:19:38 am

You’re definition and examples are great! I completely agree.

Nate

9/18/2018 10:13:45 am

A hero is someone you look up to or idolize. George Carlin is a hero because he has outside thought and said things that people didn’t want to hear. Donald Trump is a hero because he saved America. Konner is a hero because he is cool and has horns.

Connor born

9/18/2018 10:14:55 am

Those are some good examples

Joe

9/18/2018 10:15:08 am

I agree with all of these.

Aimee

9/18/2018 10:18:27 am

If heros are just someone you idolize does that mean they even have to be good at all?

Jennifer

9/18/2018 10:20:05 am

How did he save America?

Kelsey

9/18/2018 10:14:03 am

A hero is someone that you feel protected when you are around them or you have been saved by them and are willing to risk their life for yours. Living on a ranch there has been many times where my dad has had to step between me and a cow that wants to eat me for lunch. Mothers risk everything to make sure you have everything you could ever need. And grandparents do everything they can to make sure you are safe and protected.

Hailey Jo

9/18/2018 10:17:07 am

I didn’t put grandparents but I agree very much! Grandparents are usually pretty wise and helpful but they will also protect you.

Nick heble

9/18/2018 10:14:09 am

A hero is someone that helps people in need. Konners a hero because he sells horns an makes money. Joe is a hero because he drives like bat man but hasnt wrecked. Nate’s a hero because he fix’s people’s trucks.

Nate

9/18/2018 10:15:01 am

Konner and joe are some really good heros

Konner

9/18/2018 10:17:19 am

That’s a good one I think Batman is one word.

Joe

9/18/2018 10:14:24 am

A hero is someone to look up to or admire. Travis pastrana could be a real life hero, he’s a modern age evil kineval. My employer is another one of my heroes he is very generous and understanding. Our president is probably my biggest hero he saved our country from the mess made by the previous administration.

Nate

9/18/2018 10:15:39 am

Our president is a true hero

Konner

9/18/2018 10:18:47 am

I agree the president is a great example of a hero.

Hailey Jo

9/18/2018 10:14:42 am

A hero is someone you can look up to, admire their strengths, and know they’d be there for you. A hero can push through hard circumstances and rise out of them. Parents are everyday heros because they put up with us, a coach could be a hero who might help you through a rough patch in sports, and Mr. Incredible

Konner

9/18/2018 10:15:00 am

A hero is any you look up to . Dads, moms, and joe hiatt. Picked dads because they r there for u when u need them. Moms they teach you how to be successful in life . Joe because he is a hard working man.

Will

9/18/2018 10:18:53 am

How is joe a hard working man

Joe

9/18/2018 10:19:55 am

I think your first two are good ones the last person might be a bad influence.

Aimee

9/18/2018 10:15:50 am

I think a hero is someone that others can look up to and follow their example. Martin Luther King was a hero because his example of peaceful protest helped to move along the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks was also a hero because when she refused to give up her seat on the bus it helped people to see that equal rights needed to be given to all. A lot of our presidents have been hero’s also because they have led our country through many difficult times and had to make some hard decisions.

Hailey Jo

9/18/2018 10:18:33 am

The people you listed are great examples due to the differences they made and we still talk about their legend today

William

9/18/2018 10:15:57 am

A hero is some one that will help people in every way possible. They will try to help every one. They are a strong leader They will do what they have to do to help. I think Donal J Trump is a hero. He has helped almost every U.S. citizen. He is a great leader/president. He has given up some things that he did not want to happen in order to get things that will help U.S. citizens

James

9/18/2018 10:16:35 am

A hero is someone who puts themselves in harms way to help others or is someone who you look up to in difficult times. Fire fighters, EMTs, and Search and Rescue volunteers are examples of real life heroes because they are people you can look up to and many put themselves in harms way to help or save people.

Connor born

9/18/2018 10:18:07 am

I like you examples

Jennifer Auwen

9/18/2018 10:17:56 am

To me a hero is someone who you can look up to and always count on. They set an example for you to follow and help you in times of need. Abraham Lincoln was a hero for being a large part in the ending of slavery. Another hero would be Cat Woman because she shows some women can be rad. Lastly, grandmothers. They get to take care of all the grandchildren and make all the yummy food. They spend lots of hours on their feet and chasing after kids everyday.

Brandon Westfall

9/18/2018 10:19:11 am

A hero is someone who makes a positive impact on the world and helps others. Bill gates is a hero because he has donated over $50 billion to charities. Kyle carpenter shielded his friend from a hand grenade in Afghanistan. Finally, Stephen hawking used his research to grant humanity new scientific knowledge

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