Can controversial figures be considered heroes? What is the role of mythology in shaping heroic ideals?

Mar 24, 2016 ... When we make someone else a hero, we make ourselves more like the extra in our own lives. Hero worship is the worst sort of comparison. When ... Oct 23, 2015 ... The hero puts himself out there and gives up something major and personal—often his own life—in order to achieve a goal or save someone else. One of the concepts I've found myself exploring through my writing is heroism. What makes a hero heroic? What makes a hero believable? What makes him (or ... Feb 22, 2021 ... A military hero is someone who risks their life in order to save the lives of their fellow warriors. A political or civil rights leader is ... Mar 10, 2021 ... None of us is perfect and we never will be, but we can celebrate what makes us special and share it with others. Kindness can change someone's ... Feb 9, 2018 ... To most people, a hero is someone who is famous and admired for their bravery or accomplishments; however, a hero can really be anyone who ... Feb 20, 2021 ... Lately, there have been several discussions about what makes someone a hero in society. Front-line medical workers come up a lot, and ... Oct 11, 2023 ... We invited visitors to think about what makes someone a hero, and who might be unsung – and why. The poems were written by 106 young writers ... In modern culture, a hero is often seen as someone who is admired for their courage, selflessness, and noble qualities, and who is willing to take risks or make ... “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”~ Joseph Campbell. Heroes are people that ...