The first thing interesting about Johnny is how he is an unlikely hero. We see this when Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally save several young children from a burning church. When the school teacher finds out they are greasers, he is very suprised. The greasers are seen as lawless individuals, not the type of people who would save people’s lives. Johnny's actions were extremely heroic, pushing Ponyboy through the window at the last second.
Period 3 09/27/2009 Captain Higuchi In the picture where Captain Higuchi is carrying the Chinese child dressed in red, he is representing the hero. He is leading his army to defeat the Chinese, and he is doing carrying a young child. He seems not to be scared of his enemy, but his enemy seems to be scared of him. Behind him is the rest of his squad and he is leading them to charge at the Chinese. The Chinese soldiers look terrified and begin to retreat.
He knew, as did Johnny that they were the ones who accidentally set the church in flames, so saving the children’s lives no matter the outcome of his own was the least he could do. “I'll get them, don't worry!” I started at a dead run for the church and the man caught my arm.”(p.91). Even not feeling well, Ponyboy still fought in the rumble. The “Greasers” know that they must be loyal to each other because each other is all they have. Ponyboy knew that his friends needed him so he fought.
Mitch Lipka writes in “Heroes: Subway Rescue” about Ismael “Mel” Feneque, a former high school wrestler, who risked his life by jumping in the subway platform and rescuing Lisa Donath . Feneque saved her because he has a daughter, “she could be anybody’s daughter”. People had thought Feneque was insane to go after a complete stranger with a train closing in. Officials said that it was a great thing that he had done, and they thank him for it. And by that, one complete stranger saves a life of a loved one.
Ponyboy thought this was just an act of self-defence. This showed that Ponyboy had cared for everyone’s well being. Ponyboy should also be considered as a hero because of his act of selflessness. In the story, when the church was on fire, he thought he was the one who started it and became troubled that it was his fault. Immediately, he ran into the church, putting his own life at stake.
“Then Wiglaf went back, anxious to return while Beowulf was alive, to bring him treasure they’d won together. “ (45) 791. Even when Beowulf died, he still got treasure for the victory over the dragon, and another reward he got for his achievement was a holy ritual (funeral). An epic hero doesn’t have to be a superpower hero. But most heroes tactics, weapons, and courage to become heroes.
He was looked upon as a hero even by Atticus and Mr. Tate. Boo Radley is very courageous for saving the children’s lives’. But that is not all he has done, Boo Radley stands up against danger on behalf of what society thinks of him. Like how he shows his face to the others when he returns Scout home since he saved her. He didn’t care what they thought of him because he knew already that almost everyone in Maycomb spreads terrible rumors about him so he was fearless.
Darrien Burks Film Evaluation Essay The Karate Kid movie from year 2010 is an action/adventure movie. It is also a remake of The Karate Kid from 1984. The film stars Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.” When Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) and his mother move from Detroit to China, Dre feels lost in a world very different from what he knows. Bullied and beaten up by some fellow students in his school, Dre is rescued by his apartment building’s handyman, Mr. Ham (Jackie Chan), a man who is mourning a devastating loss. Mr. Han takes pity on Dre and agrees to teach him Kung Fu to defend himself.
Though they come from different cultures, time periods, and lands, King Arthur and Beowulf do share some similarities and differences. The first and the most vital differences between them is that King Arthur is defined as a romance hero, and Beowulf is said to be an epic hero. According to the myths, an epic hero is a central figure in the epics where he reflects the particular values and heroic ideals of his society. Beowulf, one of the ancient England’s heroes- a brave knight, is described to be the perfect archetype of an epic hero. Like all the epic heroes, this hero of ours “possesses superior physical strength and supremely ethical standards”.
Beowulf Essay What makes an epic hero? This is a popular question that all civilizations have pondered, and have answered with legends, myths, and epics. One of the greatest epic heroes of all time is found in the epic poem Beowulf, the most famous early Germanic heroic poems. The hero, Beowulf, is a lager than life man who embodies the epitome of courageous aggression mingled with an egotistical nature. Beowulf, the story of an epic hero confronted with various monsters, demonstrates the ultimate aggressiveness and courage it takes to by an hero.