Deeds Make the Hero Hero, a person who proves that they can battle adversity, shows selfless acts everyday, and is often strong mentally and physically. A hero is not just an individual who saves others and combats evil, a hero is one who can overcome misfortune while staying confident and calm. Heroes often come to the rescue of others in movies and books, but most often real heroes go unnoticed. You may have a hero in your life that you do not even realize that you have. Is there someone in your life that overcomes sorrow with you, or helps you out in even the worst of situations? Heroes accomplish deeds others look passed, heroes prepare to sacrifice, they do tasks without thinking of themselves, heroes do not let you down, they put others …show more content…
We have heard of those princes' heroic campaigns.” (ll. 1-3) This hero exemplified great qualities within himself that proved he is a hero. Beowulf shows signs of vulnerability, bravery, strength, willingness to put his life in danger for a greater good, he provides a sense of security for the people, Beowulf always accepts the challenge. "Living his life-days, his Lord may face, And find defence in his Father’s embrace!" (ll. 73-74) Beowulf says this displaying his strong sense of responsibility, which is just another one of his heroic characteristics. Although he does not have superhuman strength and wear a cape he is still a hero. The tasks Beowulf performed showed he is a protector. Beowulf kills Grendel, then later on Grendel's mother, and not long after that the dragon who had caused trouble for many. In the eyes of many Beowulf is the one who gave them …show more content…
My heroes are my mother, father, and grandfather. Beowulf is the Geats and the Danes hero. My brothers hero is Joe Rogan, and my dad's hero is his father and Dan Evans. Each person has their own different hero and their own definition of a hero. A hero is not just someone who exemplifies great strength, bravery, heart, or any superpowers at all. A hero is someone who serves as a role model to you, or someone you look up to. Your hero, is someone who shows some kind of quality that stands out from others and not everyone has that