Chris Mccandless Characteristics

What is a hero?

A hero is a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. There are many people who meet the characteristics of a hero, but Chris McCandless is not one of them. There are many reasons that prove why McCandless does not meet the characteristics of a hero and there is many other people who do meet the criteria of a hero. My idea of a hero is a someone who takes on large tasks and shows great bravery in his/her character. There are many characteristics that make up a hero. For instance, many hero’s are known to be very brave, courageous and motivated people. Many people have different ideas of what they think a hero is, but no who idea’s are ever alike. Some people when they get asked “What is a hero?” they

Tracie Leost from Winnipeg, Manitoba ran 115 Kilometers from Oakpoint to The Forks, on August 19th - August 22nd, 2015. Tracie is a very strong, courageous and motivated girl who is always fighting to make a change. She ran 115 kilometers because she wanted to bring awareness to the ongoing crisis of violence against indigenous women. Stephen Harper would not step up and make the change so she decided to raise awareness. Before Tracie started her journey she a made a “go fund me” page so people could donate money. On that page she raised $4,170 and donated it all to the Families First Foundation. Tracie is a hero because she wants to make a difference for the indigenous women. A more commonly known hero is Susan B. Anthony. In 1866 she started the American Equal Rights Association, which fought for equal rights for both women and African Americans. In 1872 she was arrested for voting and convicted in a trial. Then in 1878 Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Ida B. Wells all canvassed across the nation for the rights to vote. She also campaigned against slavery, for the right for women to own their own property, their earnings and for women’s labor organization. These people are real