Hero definition essay Even though a hero as you can envision a hero as a flying man in the air with his underwear upside down and flying through the air,a hero is a individual that gave what others won’t give for other people.Heros helps others before themselves not because they want a reward but they do it for the greater good.Heros stand-up for what others won’t.Heros can be common people and also can be famous historical figures,heros don’t avoid the troubles and risk the danger to save others. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison,even though he was sentenced life imprisonment.He did everything for his country he put a lot of effort to liberate South africans. He and other people freed South africa and in this address in a government meeting,he states that he and the combined forces have set South america free. “The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.”(Mandela,1994)This quote is important because it shows how mandela is a hero because he spent 27 years in prison and got the world’s attention and his efforts made tons of lives better.He sacrificed his time to get people’s attention to liberate South Americans. …show more content…
“I think slavery is wrong, morally, and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union”This quote shows how Lincoln hated slavery and as we can see he has succeeded in his efforts in trying to end slavery.It is that effort that makes him a hero,even though he