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Essays About Heroes: 5 Examples And Topic Ideas

Here, we’ll look at examples of essays about heroes and questions that can be used as topics for essays about an imagined or real hero.

A few different images likely come to mind when you hear the word hero. You may imagine Superman flying above the world with his superpower of flight. You may imagine a personal hero, a real person who has made a significant impact on your life for the better. You might think of a true hero as someone who has shown heroic qualities in the public eye, working to help ordinary people through difficult situations.

When writing an essay about your life hero, it’s important to consider the qualities of that person that make them stand out to you. Whether you choose to write an essay about how your mom got you through tough times and became your role model or about a political figure who made a difference in the lives of people in history, it’s key to not just focus on the person’s actions—you’ll also want to focus on the qualities that allowed them to act heroically.

Here, we’ll explore examples of hero essays and potential topics to consider when writing about a hero.

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Examples Of Essays About Heroes

• 1. These Are The Heroes Of The Coronavirus Pandemic By Ruth Marcus
• 2. Why Teachers Are My Heroes By Joshua Muskin
• 3. Martin Luther King Jr.—Civil Rights Activist & Hero By Kathy Weiser-Alexander

4. Steve Prefontaine: The Track Of A Hero By Bill O’Brian

5. forget hamilton, burr is the real hero by carey wallace, topic ideas for essays about heroes, 1. what makes a hero, 2. what are the most important characteristics of heroes in literature, 3. what constitutes a heroic act, 4. is selflessness required for heroism, 1.  these are the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic  by ruth marcus.

“Is this what they signed up for? There is some danger inherent in the ordinary practice of medicine, but not this much. I confess: I do not know that I would do the same in their circumstances; I am not sure I am so generous or so brave. If my child were graduating from medical school, how would I deal with her being sent, inadequately protected, into an emergency room? If my husband were a physician, would I send him off to the hospital — or let him back into the house in the interim?” Ruth Marcus

Healthcare workers have had no choice but to go above and beyond in recent years. In this essay, Marcus discusses the heroism of those in the healthcare field. He delves into the traits (including selflessness and courage) that make doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers heroes.

2.  Why Teachers Are My Heroes   By Joshua Muskin

“Teachers are my heroes because they accept this responsibility and try extremely hard to do this well even when the conditions in which they work are far from ideal; at least most do. Our jobs as society, education systems, and parents is to do our best to be strong allies to teachers, since their success is essential to ours.” Joshua Muskin

In this essay, Dr. Muskin discusses the many challenges teachers face and what parents, administrators, and education researchers can do to help teachers support students. Muskin explains that most teachers go above and beyond the call of duty to serve their classrooms.

3.  Martin Luther King Jr.—Civil Rights Activist & Hero   By Kathy Weiser-Alexander

“During this nonviolent protest, activists used boycotts, sit-ins, and marches to protest segregation and unfair hiring practices that caught the attention of the entire world. However, his tactics were put to the test when police brutality was used against the marchers, and King was arrested. But, his voice was not silenced, as he wrote his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to refute his critics.” Kathy Weiser-Alexander

In this essay, Weiser-Alexander details both the traits and the actions of Dr. King before and during the civil rights movement. The author touches on King’s commitment to justice, persistence, and willingness to stand for his beliefs despite difficult circumstances.

“I remember this so vividly because Prefontaine was a hero to me, a hero in a way that no one was before, or really has been since. A British commentator once called him “an athletic Beatle.” If so, his persona was much more Lennon than McCartney. Actually, I thought of him more as Mick Jagger — or ultimately James Dean.” Bill O’Brian

A hero to many in the running world, Prefontaine’s confidence, unique style, and unmatched athletic ability have been heralded for decades. In this essay, O’Brian shares how he, as a distance runner during the era of Pre, related to his struggles and ambition.

“Burr fought against an ugly tide of anti-immigrant sentiment in the young republic, led by Hamilton’s Federalist party, which suggested that anyone without English heritage was a second-class citizen, and even challenged the rights of non-Anglos to hold office. In response, Burr insisted that anyone who contributed to society deserved all the rights of any other citizen, no matter their background.” Carey Wallace

In this essay, Wallace explains why Aaron Burr, the lifelong nemesis of founding father Alexander Hamilton, should be considered a historical hero. This essay exposes someone seen as a villain but much of society with a different take on their history. 

It can be interesting to think about your definition of a hero. When describing what the term hero means to you, you may want to choose a person (or a few people) you look up to as a hero to solidify your point. You might want to include fictional characters (such as those in the Marvel universe) and real-life brave souls, such as police officers and firefighters.

A word of caution: stay away from the cliche opening of describing how the dictionary defines a hero. Instead, lead-in with a personal story about a hero who has affected your life. While talking about a public figure as a hero is acceptable, you may find it easier to write about someone close to you who you feel has displayed heroic qualities. Writing about a family member or friend who has shown up as a heroic main character in your life can be just as exciting as writing about a real or imagined superhero.

From Beowulf to Marvel comics, heroes in literature take on many different traits. When writing an essay on what trait makes a hero come alive in a short story, novel, or comic, choose a few of your favorite heroes and find common themes that they share.

Perhaps your favorite heroes are selfless and are willing to put themselves last in the name of sacrifice for others. Perhaps they’re able to dig deep into the truth, being honest even when it’s hard, for the greater good. There’s no need to list endless heroes to make your point—choosing three or four heroes from literature can be a great way to support your argument about what characteristics define heroism in literature.

When someone is named a hero in real life, we often picture them saving people from a burning building or performing a difficult surgical operation. It can be difficult to pin down exactly what constitutes a heroic act. When writing about what constitutes a heroic act, think about people who go above and beyond, performing feats of courage, honesty, and bravery to support themselves or others. When writing about what constitutes a heroic act, discuss real-life or literary examples of heroes at work.

To many people, being a hero means giving back to others. While giving something away or trading in one’s well-being for others can certainly be seen as a heroic act, many people wonder if selflessness is required for heroism or if a hero can serve the greater good in a way that also supports their happiness. When writing about whether selflessness is required for heroism, choose examples from literature and real-life to support your point.

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What Are Real-Life Superheroes?

For the past 11 years or so, I’ve been involved in something called the Real-Life Superhero movement.

So far, I haven’t published much nonfiction about Real-Life Superheroes (RLSH). My main focus as an author has been fiction and poetry. My main focus as an RLSH has been doing the work, not talking about the ins and outs of being an RLSH. As a result, I’ve hardly written anything about the RLSH movement and my experiences in it.

It’s time to change that.

This is the first in a series of essays about the Real-Life Superhero movement and my involvement in it. This particular essay is geared toward a broad audience that includes both RLSH and non-RLSH readers. Future essays may speak primarily to an RLSH or non-RLSH audience. All of these essays will in some way explore what RLSH are, what pitfalls we should avoid, and what we can aspire to do for our communities and the world.

I hope that these essays spark productive discussion about the ups and downs of the RLSH movement. They may even inspire positive changes in the RLSH movement and communities served by RLSH. If you have any suggestions along those lines, feel free to contact me .

What are Real-Life Superheroes?

Are superheroes real? Are there any people like super heroes in real life?

A Real-Life Superhero (RLSH) is someone who adopts a superhero persona to do community service work. If you’re entirely new to the concept of RLSH, here are a few resources that offer good introductions to the RLSH movement:

• RLSH.net is a comprehensive online resource for Real-Life Superheroes and anyone else who wants to learn more about RLSH. It features an RLSH Social Network , RLSH News , and an RLSH Wiki that includes many more resources such as an RLSH Directory and RLSH Map .
• My Real-Life Superhero Bookshelf lists all of the commercially-published books about RLSH that I’ve found so far. The RLSH.net Books page has links to additional titles, some of which are available as free downloads rather than commercially-printed books.
• The Initiative Collective is a global grassroots group of volunteers comprised of everyday citizens who have banded together across states and countries to do something heroic each day. Some, but not all, members of the Initiative incorporate superhero personas and costumes into our community service work.  Here in Southern Illinois, I’m the founder and current branch leader of the Illinois Initiative .

What do Real-Life Superheroes do?

In comic books, superheroes often use their superpowers to protect their city and the world from various street criminals and costumed supervillains. Unlike our comic book counterparts, Real-Life Superheroes don’t have any superpowers. We also don’t have any costumed supervillains to fight, unless we get creative with our definition of what constitutes a costumed supervillain.

So what do RLSH actually do?

RLSH engage in just about every form of community service imaginable. Any task that involves helping others directly or otherwise serving your community can be turned into a Real-Life Superhero mission.

One of the most popular RLSH missions is neighborhood watch or public safety patrols. These safety patrols are inspired by comic book crime-fighting, but take a more realistic and responsible approach to supporting public safety.

What are RLSH safety patrols like? One or more volunteers trained in some combination of first aid, self-defense, de-escalation, bystander intervention, and other relevant skills pick a particular neighborhood or other location that has been the site of street crime or other public safety concerns. They walk, bike, or drive around at the location looking for signs of conflict or distress. If they encounter conflict, they may de-escalate to avoid violence, intervene if violence has already started, or call first responders to the scene as needed. If they encounter someone experiencing a medical emergency or other health and safety crisis, they provide what assistance they are trained and equipped to respond to, and call in first responders for anything beyond their training.

Unlike comic-book superheroes, RLSH don’t go looking for a fight. They don’t initiate the use of force or otherwise insert themselves into situations that may involve escalating violence or harm to themselves or others. Those types of vigilante behaviors would constitute the exact opposite of promoting public safety. The goal of a public safety patrol should be to promote public safety, not look for “bad guys” to fight.

Another common RLSH mission is homeless outreach. One or more volunteers assess what supplies would help meet the immediate needs of local people who currently have no access to housing, gather the donated or purchased supplies, and head out to places where people without housing access may be gathering or camping. This may involve direct hand-outs on the streets, donating supplies to local agencies that help the homeless and hungry, or both.

I see at least two reasons why safety patrol and homeless outreach are popular RLSH missions.

One reason is that they’re both fairly straightforward missions to meet an obvious and immediate need in the local community. The logistics of large homeless outreach efforts involving numerous volunteers can get complicated, and RLSH working in teams can plan more elaborate and far-reaching safety patrols or other public safety work. But the basic concept behind both safety patrols and homeless outreach is straightforward: take direct action, alone or in small groups, to meet an unmet need in the community.

Another reason why both missions are popular is that they pair well together. They both involve patrolling the streets in an effort to meet immediate needs such as food or safety. Organizing patrols where you’re prepared to offer multiple forms of aid — responding to conflicts, providing first aid, feeding people, doing litter clean-up, etc — helps ensure that most if not all patrols result in some obvious, immediate, concrete benefit to the community. You may not do every community service task on every patrol, but you’ll probably do at least one or two tasks on most patrols.

My own RLSH mission has taken me in a different direction. I’ve done homeless outreach and neighborhood watch patrol, but those haven’t been my primary forms of RLSH involvement.

My main focus as an RLSH is climate justice, environmental justice, and social justice. So far, this mostly involves advocating for climate justice through regular events such as my weekly community radio show and periodic or one-time events such as helping to organize the People’s Climate March of Southern Illinois. I also help promote and support events and programs organized by local nonprofits, especially those focused on climate justice, racial justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, the peace and justice movement, and other social justice concerns.

So far, this focus on responding to climate, environmental, and social justice concerns is uncommon among RLSH. But it’s not unheard of.

Some RLSH who focus primarily on homeless outreach or safety patrols also do other RLSH work. They may volunteer with local nonprofits, support charities through fundraising events and drives, or support social justice campaigns started by local community organizers. For example, during the Black Lives Matter uprisings in 2020, I was impressed to see many RLSH (but definitely not all) stepping up with various acts of solidarity with local Black Lives Matter organizing. One of my upcoming essays about the RLSH movement will explore how RLSH who mostly focus on safety patrols or homeless outreach can also take action to support social, environmental, and climate justice in their area.

There are also a few examples of superhero-like characters from the early days of RLSH history who took action on issues of environmental and social justice.

Growing up in the Chicago area, I heard stories about an environmental advocate known only as The Fox . His mission was to protect the Fox River from pollution. To this end, he engaged in a series of acts of vandalism and mischief that included stopping pipes from spewing pollution by plugging them with trash and dousing a corporate office with sludge because the company was polluting the river. His law-breaking antics wouldn’t mesh well with the commitment that many RLSH have to acting strictly within the boundaries of the law. But the Fox’s actions held polluters accountable, both through direct confrontation and by creating prominent public discourse in the media and the city about the problems of water pollution and environmental degradation. The Fox wasn’t my main inspiration for becoming an RLSH, but childhood stories of the Fox surely shaped my decision to adopt a superhero persona as part of my environmental protection work.

On the social justice front, El Santo and Superbarrio Gomez are classic examples of the social luchador movement that some RLSH commentators reference as a Mexican social phenomenon related to the RLSH movement. I didn’t hear about Superbarrio or the other social luchadores growing up. But I did read about Superbarrio in my research about RLSH prior to joining the movement. Reading stories about Superbarrio helping people fight unjust tenant evictions and other systemic injustices inspired me to believe that being an RLSH could embrace missions that go beyond fighting street crime, which was the main emphasis of the RLSH movement when I got involved in 2009.

Safety patrol and homeless outreach are still common RLSH missions, but there’s room in the RLSH movement for many different approaches to meeting people’s needs and working for justice. I’m planning to write a full essay about the many different ways RLSH have already sought to work for justice, and the many ways that non-superhero forms of community service and social change work can inform and improve the RLSH movement.

Why do people become Real-Life Superheroes?

People become RLSH for a variety of reasons. The two most common threads I see in RLSH origin stories are an appreciation for superhero fiction (comics, movies, books, etc.) and a desire to help others. Someone enjoys superhero fiction, wishes that something like that would happen in real life, and decides to make it happen.

For people who become RLSH, it’s often very intuitive. It just feels right, like discovering a part of yourself that you never even knew existed.

New RLSH may or may not have a specific strategic reason for incorporating a superhero name and/or costume into their community service work. They may want to use the RLSH gimmick to draw attention to the work and inspire others to take action, or they may just feel inspired by the superhero archetype and want to incorporate it into their work. Either way, for RLSH, there’s just an irresistible appeal to developing and adopting a superhero persona.

My choice to become an RLSH was mostly intuitive. I saw a few stories of other RLSH, and I liked the idea, so I went with it. But in the years since adopting this public superhero persona, I’ve given much thought to why RLSH work is often such a powerful and transformative force in the lives of the people who engage in it.

For me, being a Real-Life Superhero is about storytelling and framing. When we adopt an RLSH persona, we’re telling a creative superhero story that places community service at the center of our identity. We’re telling a story where each of us has something meaningful and transformative to contribute to our communities.

Much of the work that RLSH do addresses very serious problems in their community and world. Homeless outreach addresses the problems of hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Safety patrols address violent crime and other public safety concerns. Social, environmental, and climate justice work addresses downright horrific injustices created by white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, colonialism, and other systemic forms of oppression. Whether they’re dealing with, people doing RLSH work will at some point come face to face with terrible realities of the world we live in that can easily lead to burnout, disillusionment, and a retreat from the work. Some people may find it inappropriate to respond to such serious concerns with something as whimsical as a superhero name or costume.

But the appeal of becoming a Real-Life Superhero is that it allows us to tell a story where we feel empowered to do something about it. The story grants us the power and the courage to actually get out there and do something for the good of others. No matter how bad things get, there’s always something we can do to help. No matter how unjust the world is, we can always work for justice. People become Real-Life Superheroes because we want to believe that we have the power to work for justice in meaningful ways in our communities. Even people who don’t get the appeal of our comic-book names and costumes should at least be able to understand the appeal of a narrative where we the people are called to work in the service of justice.

What are the potential pitfalls of the Real-Life Superhero movement?

As you might imagine, there are many potential pitfalls in the Real-LIfe Superhero movement. I’m working on an entire essay on the subject. In the meantime, I want to provide a quick overview.

What most if not all RLSH pitfalls boil down to is a failure to remain grounded in reality, or a failure to actually help the community in effective and ethical ways, or both.

If you think you have superpowers, you’re going to run into problems. If you’re doing it for fame and money, you’re going to run into problems. If you get caught up in a bunch of made-up conspiracy theories, you’re going to run into problems. If you think you’re literally the real-life equivalent of a grimdark antihero like Rorschach or Punisher, you’re going to run into problems. If you think the people in your community are helpless victims who need a superhero to come and rescue them, you’re going to run into problems.

If instead, you see yourself as an active member of your community, working in solidarity with your neighbors to ensure that everyone’s needs are met, then you’re probably on the right track.

What is the positive potential of the Real-Life Superhero movement?

The positive potential of the Real-Life Superhero movement is virtually limitless.

As it stands now, the RLSH movement is basically a niche volunteerism movement. People adopt superhero personas, go out into their communities, and meet the immediate needs of their neighbors in various ways.

If that’s all that the RLSH movement ever becomes, that’s still so much better than staying home and doing nothing to help your community. RLSH are out in their communities feeding people, handing out toiletries, de-escalating conflicts, cleaning up litter (and more hazardous items like discarded needles), and so on. Those are meaningful real-world achievements, and an impressive feat for a movement based on adopting superhero personas. We’re basically living out fun superhero stories that result in real-life material benefits for people in need in our communities. There’s a certain magic and beauty to that. We’ve taken the idea of superheroes, and in our own small way, we’ve made it real.

But I also see the potential for the RLSH movement to become something greater. The longer we do service work out in our communities, the more experience we’ll gain, and the more opportunities we’ll have to develop a deeper understanding of our communities and the problems that plague them.

What starts as an effort to feed the hungry may evolve into an effort to solve the local, regional, and national problems that lead to hunger. What starts as an effort to provide supplies and first aid to the homeless may evolve into an effort to solve the underlying problems of homelessness and lack of access to medical care.  What starts as an effort to do local clean-ups may lead to a greater concern for environmental justice and climate justice. What starts as an effort to stop street crime may evolve into an effort to address the underlying roots of street crime and challenge more white-collar and systemic crimes.

This is what I see as the aspirational work of Real-Life Superheroes. We may start by taking simple and straightforward actions to meet the unmet needs in our communities. But as that work continues and evolves, we may end up working in new, creative, and powerful ways for deeper change in the service of justice.

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Superheroes nowadays occupy a huge place in the media industry and are popular in most countries of the world. It is in comics, films, cartoons, books and TV series that you can immerse yourself in a huge world of characters endowed with superpowers and supernatural powers. Every child or teenager, of course, came across them and admired the intricate, vivid and rich stories.

Most likely, you have any superhero who shocked and inspired you. Therefore, writing an essay about a superhero will be an easy, fun and educational task for you. Also, in this article, you can find out how the superhero essay writing service can help you not only choose the best topic for you but also complete the task for you!

Which Superhero Are You?

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Probably, every person who at least once read a comic strip, or saw a movie about a superhero, in his heart dreams of being like him. Some want to be like Superman, and the first half want it because Superman is powerful, and the other half want to be as kind as he is, although they understand that he is ideal, and an ideal person does not exist. Others want to be Batman, and everyone just knows that he achieved this on his own, but when it comes to whether you are capable of losing all loved ones and any possible family, everyone immediately goes into real life.

When imagining themselves as a superhero, most people think primarily of the excellent side of such a diverse life. It would be very cool for me to have an apartment in the Avengers Tower or an LSA satellite, incredible superpowers, gratitude of the saved people, opponents scattering in different directions. But the life of a superhero is not only about this. I believe that being a full-fledged superhero means always being ready to risk your life and sometimes sacrifice it and sacrifice family, work, and much more. If I were like that, I would not be ultimately myself. And yet, I would probably like to be better, more honest and more patient than I am.

Of course, I have many positive traits that superheroes have. I am noble, charismatic, hardy, have the fastest run in school, and I am always ready to help. I believe that no one will just become a superhero, but when you have already lost everything, then obligations will force you to be either an avenger who will kill all offenders or, like Frank Castle, will fight crime forever. But there is another option, that you realize that you can make this world a better place, and you will. Although there are very few such people today.

If the fate of the hero falls to me, and if the life of my loved ones depends on it, when the bandit puts a gun to their head, then you can be sure that I will thrust a knife between his eyes. But this is a common instinct to protect loved ones and your own home. People are afraid to be heroes, it’s just that greed flourishes in every person, and people are too greedy to lose something, especially so dear to them.

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What Superpowers Would I Have?

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I am not a connoisseur of superhero comics, but I loved films from DC vs Marvel films as a child. Going to the cinema was a real treat, and then I spent a week or two daydreaming about what superpowers I would like to have and how I would use them. Therefore, when we were asked a boring task in high school, I turned to the paper writing service , gave this task to specialists, and discussed with my friends what superpowers I would like to have.

For example, I would use the superpower to fly and move very quickly in space for a tourist purpose and satisfy my curiosity! It’s so exciting and incredible. First of all, I will fly around the Earth, descending in Japan, New Zealand and Norway! And also, I would fly over the jungle, the pyramids of Cheops, and look down at Niagara Falls. I would like to get tremendous pleasure from the very process of the flight! It is like a mechanism for changing physical form and gravity by the power of thought. But for now, I can only fly in my sleep.

I would also very much like to travel in time! Look into the future and the past and find answers to many questions that humanity has been asking over the years. Many historians would like to see the decline of ancient civilizations and other historically significant periods. But we had to wait a long time before the invention of the time machine. With this ability, I could sense future danger and be the saviour of the whole earth, fighting dragons, sea monsters and other villains.

At an older age, I wanted to get the ability to telepathy and psychometry. I would leave in my head the knowledge of all languages, physics, psychotherapy and other sciences that can significantly improve a person’s life. Well, in the last 30 minutes, I would turn into the Hulk and walk in an amusement park, delighting kids and teenagers!

Top 10 Super Powers for Writing a Superhero Essay

Many modern films, games and TV series about superheroes and superhuman abilities open up huge scope for imagination. Each of us at least once in our life thought that it would be great to know what the other person is thinking. Or that it would be cool to fly to work. Some people dream of turning back time. Admit it, and such thoughts entered your head!

Ability to Imitate

No matter what many fans of comics and superhero movies have said, the ability to imitate is the most useful of superpowers. After all, with this, you can swim as fast as Michael Phelps, make films as fabulous as Steven Spielberg, and be as bright as Einstein.

Invisibility

With this ability, you could do anything and anywhere – no boundaries would hinder you. Most likely, every child dreamed of being invisible and doing interesting tasks. Everyone’s favourite Harry Potter is an example of such an opportunity. And yes, he can also be considered a superhero from the world of fantasy because his superpowers helped him overcome many difficulties, battles and obstacles. And invisibility is just one superpower.

Superhuman Strength

With superpowers, you could easily open banks, get cars out of the way, and even help people in floods, building collapses, and other disasters. Yes, you would be a real hero! Think of the Hulk and many other superheroes who had such superpowers and what they were capable of. Such a superpower endows its wearer with great potential and, in any case, helps him.

Gift to Heal

With this gift, you could deal with more than cuts and headaches. Diseases like cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s would disappear and never ruin the lives of many people. If you need to write an essay about this superpower, you can always contact the essay writer service .

Super Endurance

This superpower allows a person to do something for a long time without feeling tired. Imagine that you could easily run a marathon, clean the house, and do challenging physical activities all day.

Superintelligence

Superman, like Batman, has incredible mental powers. The first learn languages in a couple of hours, reads books in a second, solves math problems faster than a computer and remembers everything. The second also has an impeccable memory. His IQ reaches 192. He studies the exact sciences and owns spy tricks. He is subject to sabotage, the technique of hacking security systems and deductive thinking. Today memory and intelligence are the main advantages of a successful person.

Invincibility

Invulnerability is determined by resistance to a specific physical, mental or spiritual influence from the outside. If you had this ability, you would never be beaten by bullies. You would not suffer from depression or a broken heart. Let’s remember Tony Stark and his armour, which protected him from physical impact for a very long time. But his charismatic and selfish character also gave him the strength to withstand many moral difficulties. You, too, can learn from such people emotional resilience, and this power will come in handy!

Time Travel Ability

It is theoretically possible to travel forward in time using Einstein’s paradox when you move in a spaceship at speed close to the speed of light. Scientists have not yet come to a consensus about travel to the past as far as it is fundamentally possible. But, imagine if your streaming filler breaks again, and the TARDIS refuses to start? This would not be a problem if you could travel in time. Where would you go first?

Would you meet Dickens or meet yourself from the future? At first, it would have been difficult for people to make up their minds from such amazing opportunities. But not Marty and Doc from the hugely popular Back to the Future movie. I think a lot of people would like to be in their place.

Ability to Breathe Underwater

In many superhero essay from schoolchildren, you can find such a superpower. You could go diving without fear of suffocation, and underwater a fantastic world like Aquaman would be waiting for you! You would be able to independently cover long distances on land and in water without ships and submarines. And also, humanity could fully explore every ocean.

Teleportation.

A well-deserved special place is occupied by the dream of instantaneous movement from one point in space to another. She became famous for describing this idea in the Star Trek series. Science is currently dealing with this issue closely, and some results have already been achieved. Also, a striking example is the charismatic Doctor Strange and his ability to teleport. You can make good use of this character when writing a superhero essay.

Who Is Your Favorite Superhero and Why? Writing Superhero Essay

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When my friends ask me who my favourite superhero is, I find it difficult to answer, since now there are many superheroes. All of them are very interesting, and films about them have remained in my memory for a long time. But from the very first glance, Batman became my favourite superhero. Of course, you can also remember this fantastic character and his bat logo.

After watching the movie, I was amazed by this character. Unlike other famous superheroes, he does not have superpowers, but he is very well physically prepared and possesses a strong intellect. He can also be considered a true detective. This superhero participates in high-profile political affairs and protects ordinary people from the elements, criminals and arbitrariness.

Why did he become like this? Unfortunately, his parents were killed by criminals as a child. But fortunately, this did not break him as a person. Since then, he decided to fight the bad guys, but despite such a severe trauma in childhood, he does not kill his sworn enemies but catches them and gives them over to the police.

I like Batman for his strength, nobility, quick wit and sense of justice. Batman is fluent in the techniques of various martial arts, which makes him invulnerable among mortals. This charming guy loves to demonstrate his strength in public, making villains tremble, and girls sigh with delight. I would like to be like him because our world lacks such people.

Who was the first superhero?

Superman became the first superhero in the comic book world, and even today, he is popular and beloved by the public.

Who is the most powerful superhero?

It is believed that Superman is the most powerful superhero, but also the Hulk can be on the same level of physical strength.

Who is the fastest superhero?

Of course, you can remember Flash and his incredibly high speed of movement.

Who was the first black superhero?

In the comics, the first to become a black superhero is Black Panther.

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This I Believe: Superheroes Are Real

We all need a hero. A hero is someone that we hold in high esteem, whether it be because they have superhuman strength or make us feel like superhumans with their kind words. 

Springfield High School senior Matthew Hill is one of ten authors chosen for the 2017 This I Believe Illinois essay program. He reads his essay "I Believe Superheroes Are Real." Edit | Remove

We live vicariously through our heroes because they give us the strength to achieve what we thought was impossible. Our heroes remind us of ourselves and show us all that we can be. Little black boys and little black girls need more heroes, this I believe.

As a young boy I can remember racing through my house on Saturday mornings to catch episodes of "The Justice League." "The Justice League" infatuated me because unlike other cartoons that only centered on one superhero, "The Justice League" had a plethora of superheroes! The show featured the likes of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and many other staples of the DC Comics. However, one superhero caught my eye and spurred my imagination. His name was the Green Lantern and he possessed a power ring that gave him incredible abilities such as flight and the ability to use his mind as a weapon rather than his fighting abilities.

While all of these superpowers are amazing and would spark the interest of anyone, one particular characteristic of The Green Lantern was the one that got my attention. This superhero's skin was as darkly complected like me! He had hair that was jet black and tightly curled just as mine! Seeing this representation of a hero at a young age was very influential. DC Comics provided me with more than Saturday morning entertainment. I was provided with the valuable lesson that strong, black men can be superheroes in society.

More important than the superheroes that leap out of the page of your favorite comic book are the superheroes that offer a helpful hand or kind gesture. I believe it is important for young black children to have black role models that will leave a lasting positive influence. This mentor can come in the form of a teacher, police officer or coach. It is so important for children and adolescents to have somebody that can challenge them and evoke a message of hope at a young age. Finding an in-the-flesh superhero is something that can help to change a life forever.

This past summer, Marvel released a television series about superhero "Luke Cage." Cage fought the issues of identity and violence that plague the black community as passionately as he fought evil super villains in his home of Harlem. Throughout the series, Luke Cage's mantra was "Always forward, forward always." As I go forward with my life into college and career I will display the character that I would want others to deem as "hero worthy." You never know who is looking to you to be their superhero, this I believe.

Ethics and Morality

Superhero ethics in society, an interview with dr. travis smith about his book, "superhero ethics".

Posted June 11, 2020

Superheroes hold a special place in the imagination of society. In fact, they can often indicate what a particular society values and aspires to. Understanding the social and ethical responsibilities exemplified in superheroes can give us a better grasp on how we want to live our own lives.

Travis D. Smith holds a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University and is Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal where he teaches political theory. He is the author of Superhero Ethics (Templeton, 2018) and co-editor of Flattering the Demos (Lexington, 2018).

JA: Why did you set out to write your book?

TS: You learn a lot about a society by looking at how it depicts heroism. You see which talents and actions it finds most praiseworthy and which values it regards as worthy of our sacrifices. Stories about heroes also show us how we want extraordinary individuals to relate to the rest of us.

Some people dismiss superhero stories as juvenile amusements. I don’t think the stories we tell about right and wrong should be treated with contempt or indifference—especially if they are popular among children.

I think it’s fascinating that our democratic society loves stories about superheroes so much. Our egalitarianism leads us to hope that individuals with superior attributes and abilities will defend our freedoms and fight for equality instead of dominating and abusing us.

We are prone to seeking champions and saviors among politicians. We readily look to technological genius to save us from hardship and suffering. We even seek guidance from famous entertainers. Whether it is to the military and other exemplars of professional bravery like community leaders and activists, we call on individuals who exceed us in daring and a sense of duty to protect our way of life and strive to improve it. Superhero stories take this indispensable and inescapable aspect of society and project it into an exaggerated, fantastical realm, where our troubling love affair with hero types is put into relief.

JA: What is the primary takeaway you hope readers will learn from reading your book?

TS: In Superhero Ethics , I interpret superheroes and their powers as metaphors for familiar personality types offered up as models for admiration and emulation in the real world. This makes their stories more applicable to our lives than if we see them only as preposterously implausible figures far exceeding anybody’s reach or experience. Looking at them with a friendly yet critical eye, I use them to scrutinize our culture today—especially the pressures it puts on us to celebrate or denigrate certain people, or speak and behave in certain ways.

For example, characters like the Hulk and Wolverine challenge us to examine how and why we express outrage and exact revenge as we insist upon ourselves and advocate on behalf of others in public. My analysis of Iron Man and Green Lantern calls into question our determination to compel the world to conform to our will and imagination. I compare Batman and Spider-Man to ask whether there are limits to our responsibilities toward ourselves and society.

Doing the research for this book, my biggest takeaway was that you can gain in self-knowledge by identifying your role models’ shortcomings. You can gain a better understanding of people you dislike or disagree with, too, by learning to appreciate what makes their heroes so appealing to them.

JA: What are some lessons from your book that can help people live more resiliently?

TS: Distinguishing reality and fantasy is essential to resiliency. One wants to see some evidence of meaningful success in one’s efforts in order to stay confident and keep motivated. One needs some reasonable expectation that continued perseverance pays off and gradual improvements are within reach. This means telling the difference between what’s in our power and what’s not, and knowing what means are available to us to acquire new strengths and abilities, socially and personally.

Superhero Ethics includes a criticism of delusions of control in our lives and relationships. Sometimes we demand permanent or systemic fixes to our problems as if we cannot start to take care of ourselves and others until things are more perfect. That attitude is debilitating. My book encourages people to do what they can with what they’ve got in the world they’re in.

With reference to characters like Captain America and Thor, I discuss the benefits that come with getting actively involved in one’s community in a spirit of civility and respect. We should rebuild relationships of trust and interdependence rather than either insist upon a vain conception of independence or clamor for comprehensive solutions that engender conditions of total dependency.

Thinking critically about superheroes has made me wary of our tendency to catastrophize and yearn for powerful people to come to our rescue in grandiose, conclusive fashion. It has also made me suspicious of our readiness to cast people as villains to justify treating them accordingly and feel righteous for doing so.

JA: What are some insights from your book that help readers support a friend or loved one?

TS: Superman, who could live self-sufficiently, surrounds himself with colleagues and pals, experiencing loss without losing hope. Mister Fantastic, who could live entirely in his own head, is defined most by the love he shares with his wife and family. Gotham City may need Batman, but Batman himself needs Robins, Batgirls, and Alfred.

Few superheroes operate alone. Those who try typically turn out miserable. So, they team up. Their stories are as much or more about the way they look out for each other and struggle to resolve quarrels among themselves as they are about fighting for justice and coming to the aid of strangers. Taking superheroes as metaphors for ourselves, they can inspire us to be better friends to our loved ones, with full recognition of just how risky and difficult loving is.

That said, I try to have some fun with my subject matter in Superhero Ethics and not take it too seriously. I don’t pretend that superhero stories are going to solve our problems. But as good fiction should, they remind us of truths we’re apt to forget or try to deny, reassuring us that we’re not alone in confronting them. That these stories prove so popular across diverse cultures worldwide suggests they must communicate something about our shared human experience.

JA: What are you currently working on these days?

TS: I am working on a talk at McGill University scheduled for April about superheroines, and whether their valor is somehow distinctive on account of their gender . Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers, not Shazam) has been my favorite superhero for some 15 years, so I look forward to discussing her among other characters. As a professor of political theory, I’m also conducting research into the role of wit in politics , the relationship between love and justice, and magic as a political metaphor. So, an eclectic bunch of things.

JA: Anything else you would like to share?

TS: May I recommend Katie Ditschun’s debut album Spare Skirt ? I co-wrote some of the songs on it, including her recent single, “Here We Are,” which is about living with the distance between one’s dreams and one’s reality—a theme that will resonate with readers of Hope + Resilience .

Smith, T. D. (2018). Superhero ethics: 10 comic book heroes; 10 ways to save the world; which one do we need most now? Templeton Press.

Jamie Aten , Ph.D. , is the founder and executive director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College.

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Zetaman: An unknown Superhero

Originally posted: http://www.sunnyrainshine.com/index.php?/words/zetaman–an-unknown-superhero/ By Simone Moving to Portland required some adjusting. Here baristas are respected like wine connoisseurs. Recycling is more serious than knowing the difference between plastic and glass. A tattoo can mean everything or nothing at all. Home owning is hip. Home renovation is even hipper. Anything bought second hand is better than new. And homeless people symbolize the city just as much as all of the above do. It’s sad to admit, but at first I was startled. Not since my childhood in New York City had I been around so many homeless people. Surely they would try to take something from me, I thought. And so, I always had an eye out. I planned my walks home around streetlights and late night crowds. I pretended to be on the phone. I did the pitiful money search pat or the apologetic shrug and headshake at the mere glimpse of eye contact. But then, an even sadder thing to admit, I simply forgot about them. They began to go by unnoticed and ignoring their pleads had become as routine as walking to Stumptown on my way to work. So naturally the moment I heard of Zetaman I was intrigued. Zetaman is a self-proclaimed Superhero who traveled the streets of Portland to help the homeless. I wanted to know who this man was. I wanted to know how he managed the strength to help day after day. I wanted to know where he hung. What he was into. Did his family know? Just how seriously did he take the title Superhero? And perhaps above all, I wanted to know how this man had built up the courage to actually wear a Superhero outfit, complete with a cape and goggles. Was it made out of spandex? Did he have several? Did he have an arch nemesis and a calling symbol? My questions were ready. I found his contact information and quickly sent out an email hoping for a meeting. Zetaman had an email address. How modern. A couple hours passed and no response. Clearly I was getting too used to the immediacy of offices email responses. I waited longer. With my impatience I began to delve deeper into my background research. Zetaman is a 30-year-old man who lives in Portland. He maintains his daytime job and travels through the streets at night to hand out blankets, at times even giving the shoes off of his own feet. He certainly did not seem like one to let messages go unreturned. After a couple of silent months passed I begin to think differently. Soon I stumbled upon an article that spoke of his desire to remain private. His work, Zetaman said, was done out of goodwill and so he’d like to avoid any media attention that might come his way. Well then what about the cape? The goggles? And why go out of your way to proclaim yourself a Superhero? Who, above the age of seven, would say and wear the things this man does and not want any attention in return? And then I remembered where I am. I’m in Portland. A city whose motto is to stay weird and this certainly fits that bill. I decided to take a different approach. I would seek out the people he has helped, rather than him directly. I would go looking for the Superhero. On my first outing I walked directly up to a shelter and began asking if anyone had met this mysterious man in a cape. Within minutes Bill, who worked at the center, came outside. Helpful, I thought. A minute into our conversation I realized if I didn’t make some immediate reference to the fact that I have a bank account, an apartment and am not currently on any prescribed medications, I would soon be shuffled into the building behind him and placed away somewhere amongst the masses. I left Bill. More people, more places. I kept explaining. Yet still, no one seemed to know anything about this Zetaman. It seems I was either on the wrong side of town, in the wrong groups, asking the wrong questions or just as crazy as Bill had pinned me to be. I took a step away. Maybe the allure of Zetaman is just as good as his actuality. After all, why did I feel the need to see, touch or question him senseless in order to believe in his existence? Couldn’t I find the little reserve of faith and imagination from my childhood? A little belief in the unbelievable. Or had I drained it all like an unsealed tub? After sometime now, I’m happy to be left thinking that some things are meant to be weird, some things are meant to be secret and some things are meant to be believed in. And so I’ll let Portland remain, along with all its inhabitants, as it wishes to remain: unquestionably weird.  

Superbarrio: Darthmouth

Photo essay originally published online at Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics at New York University “Yo comparto la idea de que tiene que haber una transformación de la política económica, y si la política económica se está dictando desde Wall Street, desde el Departamento de Tesoro […] el gobierno norteamericano tiene un papel sustancial en diseñar esta política económica … Por eso, lo que yo estoy haciendo es atacar por los dos lados. Con la organización social, con la gente en movimiento, con propuestas de modificar la propiedad económica, y con la candidatura a la presidencia, para modificar de fondo esta política. Y sin dar el beneficio de la duda, en la cosa de la candidatura, podemos perder aquí, pero no podemos perder en el movimiento social.” The Future is Now In favor of progressive transnational politics via what can be understood as global gobernance, Superbarrio 1995’s electoral campaign for US president proposed that the citizens of the Americas must have the right of self-governance by having control over the US electoral vote. In other words, Latin Americans, and Latinos/as alike, must be able to participate fully in the US electoral process by having a representative voice. Superbarrio Gomez for US president against the “politics of fear” was the logic consequence. Nine years later, from September 20, to October 4, the “Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride”, a national march organized by labor and pro-immigrant rights organizations toured the US nation. Their claims, the provision of voting rights to non-US citizens. In the tradition of the 1961 “Freedom Rides”, more than 120,000 immigrants arrived to Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York, the largest pro-immigrant march in US history. Predictions attest that by 2080, Mexico’s north and the US southwest will unify. The Mexicanization of California has already taken place long ago, now we are in the North East. “Voy a estar en Harvard el próximo viernes, y me da miedo encontrarme a los mexicanos ahí, porque son ellos los que están pensando en qué va a hacer nuestro presidente, y hoy están estudiando un material nuevo que se llama: desastres económicos nacionales. La gente tiene una politización muy alta, tiene una conciencia social también muy alta, la gente ha desarrollado sus aspiraciones y sus formas de organización. El gobierno no ha sido recíproco con este sacrificio.” “The problem of NAFTA is not about workers, it is about corporations because they are the ones benefiting from this situation….the corporations take the industry to México because the conditions are different, that is the problem. When the workers can find and meet each other, when they can talk between them, the problem is clear…it is not our problem it is the corporation and the government’s problem. We want to be a voice that identify these problems and think together about the solution. The workers from Canada, the workers from the U.S., from México should think together what is the solution about the problem of unemployment, social security, and work with unions…” “…una política económica de carácter CONTINENTAL en donde también se puedan tener medidas para las plantas nacionales.” While John Kerry, Rudolph Giuliani, and George W. Bush propose an America to reconcile either class division or national security promises, in 1995 Superbarrio’s campaign proposed an America comprised of alternative transnational political cultures. Superbarrio’s unified America, in conversation with Benito Juarez “America for Americans”, incorporated the participation of Latin American and Latino/a civil societies within and beyond the US. “El concepto americano hasta nostros mismos lo hemos tenido que asumir, ya que nos hemos negado a nosotros mismos nuestra condición de americanos nacidos en el continente.” Superbarrio has been a fundamental figure in Mexico City’s electoral concientization, the way in which winning for the majoritarian class became a real political imaginary. Superbarrio’s premonitory discourse further promoted the possibilities of global governance as the only consequential logic in a global world economy and its centralized accumulation of capital. Superbarrio’s candidacy for U.S. President promoted a cross-border alliance among workers in the search of what are human rights, decent working and living conditions. Because the U.S./Mexico border has been the location to rehearse and promote the dehumanization of the labor force, and NAFTA its later institutionalized model, Superbarrio’s transnational mobilization becomes the wrestling scenario to conceptualized “new geographies of governamentality” (Appadurai 2002). Superbarrio’s transnational activism became a fight for alternative forms of global citizenship in which to keep the mask on means to own one’s home within and beyond the Nation.

Superbarrio: Enchinitas

Photo essay originally published online at Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics at New York University The voting of Mexicans for Mexican President in the US allows citizens to practice their rights of “national citizenship”. On the other hand, the effect of Superbarrio as a political figure in the US allows us to imagine a utopic space in which the interest of the Latin American majoritarian class is represented not by a corporate State, but by a social fighter at the transnational level. This transnational vote becomes a practice of global governance. In the year 2000, 9.9 million people were potential candidates to vote for Mexican president in the US. They constituted 16.5 and 17.5 percent of the total of Mexican citizens. Currently, Mexicans, or the children of Mexican nationals living in the US have dual-citizenship. This means, 15 million of US citizens of Mexican descent would be able tovote in the 2006 Mexican presidential election. ———————— Global Governance via National Actors and Cross-Border Government Alliances “Yo creo que es muy difícil que un solo país pueda lograr una transformación económica únicamente en nuestras fronteras, dentro de su territorio. Creo que tiene que haber una reacción de una serie de países sufriendo el mismo poderío económico de manera tal que permita remontar esa situación, eso es lo primero.” Currently, there are 22 million Mexicans living in the US from which “10 millions can vote for the 2006” Mexican presidential election if Congress accepts the bill. Superbarrio’s transnational politics result from their political awareness of a future ruled by corporate and privatized nation-states. NAFTA materialized this future. “Una nueva política económica tiene que ver con garantizar que los beneficios de esta política vayan a las clases mayoritarias. Actualmente los beneficios están yendo al capital especulador, a las bolsas de valores -Stock market. Esta nueva política económica tiene que priorizar la defensa de la planta productiva nacional, porque la planta productiva nacional es la que ofrece mayor índice de empleo a los trabajadores. La actual política privilegia a las corporaciones transnacionales, y la competencia entre las transnacionales y la planta nacional es muy dura. Es decir, el gobierno no estimula la pequeña industria, o la micro industria sino que privilegia el gran capital extranjero. Eso provoca que la pequeña industria cierre, y el número de desempleados crezca.”

Superbarrio: San Diego

Photo essay originally published online at Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics at New York University In 1989, Superbarrio made his first18-day California tour, “Superbarrio Vs Agente Fronterizo” [Superbarrio vs. INS Officer]. The goal of this cross-border solidarity campaign was to discuss with farm workers, university and community leaders the rights of immigrants, Mexican-Americans and Chicanos/as—particularly their struggle with police brutality and abuse of members from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He visited San Diego, Encinitas, Los Angeles (where he was detained by the INS during his speech), Fresno, Berkeley, San Jose and other places. Meanwhile, on the Mexican side of the border, the Assembly presented a petition to the Mexican government to prosecute those Mexican custom officials who extort Mexican visitors crossing the border south.

Superbarrio: Tijuana

Photo essay originally published online at Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics at New York University Superbarrio’s urban politics collapse the thin border between the “inside” and the “outside” of the wrestling ring. For the legendary Mexican wrestler El Santo, wrestling assumed the risk of dying. “Not many have, but some did.” El Santo explains that the highest risks took place in seconds, for instance, when he “flew” outside the ring into the audience’s chairs. The “outer ring” was the easiest location to break one’s head, or the head of somebody else in the audience. Lethal accidents had to be controlled during actions that took place in seconds. “To think in a second, while I am flying, so that by the time I am landing, I know almost simultaneously how to hit the floor and what to do next.” Superbarrio, like El Santo, performs in the confines of the “outer ring”; he risks his head, and his mask, in the dangers of political activism. Superbarrio inverts the wrestling rings inside out turning the streets into a ring of urban politics and performance.

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Superbarrio’s performativity, his embodiment of popular strength and collective self, is only possible through his direct participation within the imaginary and memory of popular culture.

Essay on A Day in the Life of a Superhero

If I were to awaken one day with superpowers, the first emotion that would course through me is a sense of responsibility. Being a superhero is not just about flaunting abilities; it’s about using them for the greater good. With this in mind, my day as a superhero would be dedicated to helping others and making the world a better place.

The morning sun would find me patrolling the city, ever watchful for any signs of injustice. Whether it’s thwarting a mugging, rescuing a cat from a tree, or preventing accidents on the road, my powers would be devoted to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.

As a superhero, I would have the ability to heal the sick and injured with a mere touch. Hospitals and clinics would be my first stop, where I could provide instant relief to those in pain. My presence would serve as a ray of hope for those battling illnesses.

To make the world a better place, I would also tackle environmental issues. With the power to control the elements, I could extinguish wildfires, purify polluted waters, and even influence weather patterns to prevent natural disasters.

Knowledge is a superpower in itself. In the afternoon, I would visit schools and universities, inspiring students to pursue education and make positive changes in the world. My message would be clear: anyone can be a hero through knowledge and determination.

Superheroes aren’t just about physical strength; they also promote peace and unity. In conflict zones, I would work to mediate and bring about peaceful resolutions. My presence alone could inspire diplomacy and cooperation.

My day would conclude with acts of kindness—providing food, shelter, and support to the homeless and those in need. With super-speed, I could organize large-scale charity events and distribute aid to regions affected by poverty and disaster.

A day in the life of a superhero would be a whirlwind of actions and emotions. It would be a day dedicated to selflessness, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a better world. The key lesson from this hypothetical scenario is that one doesn’t need superpowers to make a difference. Acts of kindness, courage, and compassion performed by ordinary individuals can also create a profound impact on society.

The allure of superpowers may forever remain a dream, but the power to do good and make the world a better place resides within each of us. In our daily lives, we can be superheroes by extending a helping hand, standing up against injustice, and working towards a brighter, more compassionate world for all.

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How to Write an Essay About My Hero

Writing an essay is difficult, but if it is about your favourite hero, it becomes even more challenging. You have to describe the main character, their heroic actions, and the unique skills that set them apart. A lot depends on the hero you have chosen to write an essay on. The first question that comes to your mind is who is your hero and why? It could be heroes or fighting soldiers from the war or a hero from a fictional story or your favourite cartoon movie. Once you have decided on the central figure of your essay, you can now describe and narrate all relevant details regarding your hero. The resilience, the character, and the personal traits that distinguish a common person from a hero can be elaborately discussed in the essay. If you are still in a fix and are wondering how to write an essay about my hero, then you have landed on the right page as we are about to give clear instructions on how to pen down a great compelling hero essay on your own. All you have to do is follow these simple guidelines and hints:

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Heroes or heroic figures have a great impact on the minds of young souls. Children who view cartoons and watch heroic actions of their favourite characters like to adopt their traits. That is why when writing a heroism essay, it becomes imperative to reflect on the qualities these heroes exhibit truly. This helps narrate how heroes transform the lives of ordinary people through their special attributes, chivalry, and characteristics. Some superheroes like Spiderman and Ironman depict special powers and are most children’s favourite. Children also consider authority figures like their father to be a superhero who can solve all kinds of problems and always help them.

Writing such kind of essays instil a sense of love and pride for their superheroes. Since students love their superheroes and look up to them for guidance, they would like to describe all the good qualities of their heroes. Writing an essay about my hero helps them use describing words and good writing skills, which will, in turn, help them excel in their life.

There are plenty of hero essay ideas you can choose from. If you are wondering how to write a title and heading for your hero essay, these shortlisted titles will surely help you.

• My Father: My Hero
• Heroes of the Second World War
• What Makes Superman a Superhero?
• Traits that Distinguish an Ordinary Man from a Hero
• Top Qualities of a Hero
• True Legends of Time
• Heroes for a Cause
• Life of Nelson Mandela
• Who is my Role Model?
• Finding Your Hero

Wondering how to write my hero essay outline? Here is a simple guideline that will help you organize your content professionally. Writing an essay outline, you must go through a proper format to convey all the points in an easy, coherent manner. You should be able to put it in the following way:

Introduction

In the heroes essay introduction, there should be a statement describing a hero's life and the attributes that make a hero. In the introductory paragraph, you should describe your hero briefly and what makes your hero different from other superheroes.

The other element important in the outline is background. Inform the reader about the heroic acts and details set against the background. If it is the entire life history you wish to explain, then mention it in the background.

Attributes of a Hero

Once you have explained the background information and the setting, you should now mention the characteristics and attributes of the hero. In this part of the essay, the positive and negative aspects of the hero should be properly explained.

Acts of Heroism

What are the different heroic acts or special powers that set your hero apart from other superheroes? When writing the heroes definition essay, you should put together the acts of heroism.

The concluding paragraph should sum up the details about your hero.

When writing an introduction, you should keep in mind the special powers of your hero. Don’t write down everything in the introduction. Here are some tips you should keep in mind:

• Keep it simple
• Choose your superhero
• Write it in a statement form
• Mention the key points that differentiate your hero from others

It should have the suggested length. The body paragraphs can comprise 3-4 paragraphs depending upon your content. It should have complete details and mention the special features and attributes of the hero you selected. You can break down the body paragraph into different points. In one paragraph, you can explain the setting, background, life history of the superhero. In the other consecutive paragraphs, you should explain the special features and attributes.

For a compelling who’s your hero essay conclusion, you must sum up the essay. Write down all the points that tie the essay together. From the beginning to the end, everything in the essay should be conveyed in a gist. A good conclusion leaves a great impact on the mind of the reader.

Finalizing Essay

Once you have written down everything, now is the time to finalize your essay. Make sure to edit, proofread, revise and provide citations where necessary.

Essay Revision

Revise your essay. Read it out loud. When you read the essay, you will be able to find mistakes.

Essay Proofreading

Proofread the essay. Keep a check on the grammatical errors and typos. There should be no mistakes. Students who have tight deadlines tend to miss this part and are in a hurry to submit their work. This might show serious issues in the essay, which will reflect badly on your work.

Make Citations

Write down the references. While writing down the essay, if you have taken from different sources, then you should mention it. These citations and references show varied sources from where you have taken material for your essay. It also reflects your researching skills.

An essay on my hero example is as follows:

For instance, your topic is ‘My father, my hero!’ Here is how you should begin writing your essay.

My father is a gem of a person. He knows how to take care of his family in times of distress. Apart from this, he is a great teacher, impacting the lives of millions of people. His noble ways of teaching and sharing knowledge make him a superhero not only for me but for all those people whose lives he touched.

My father had a small family. He was the only son of his parents. His parents loved him but were very strict. His childhood days were carefree, but he was a responsible kid, aware of his duty towards his parents. He would never disobey them. His love was unconditional for his parents, and he would go out of his way to serve them. Since he did not have his siblings to support him, he led quite a lonely life. He was a self-made man who struggled in his early years to make a name of himself. His teachers loved him for his honesty and intelligence.

As he grew up to be a man, he was loyal to his job and family. He left no stone unturned in serving his aging parents. He got married and had kids. His love continued to grow for his family. For the sake of our happiness, he would sacrifice his little acts of happiness. He would feel happy when we were happy. The students he taught learned acts of graciousness and nobility from him. They would yearn to be like him, striving in little ways to become a personality he would cherish. Simple acts of kindness made him a superhero. He became a hero in my eyes and in the lives of all those people he affected in one way or the other.

From the milkman to the newspaperman, every person would greet him with great respect. The respect he earned showed how loved and revered he was. His altruism, chivalry, and bravery were exhibited in daily activities. He was a man of integrity, values, and principles. All these things and a lot more made him different from other superheroes. He was neither a celebrity nor an action hero, but he was a great man of spirit who lived in people's hearts.

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How to Become a Real Life Superhero

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff . Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. There are 14 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 830,807 times. Learn more...

The world is a dangerous place and sometimes there's a need for superheroes. Regrettably, there's no real way to gain super strength or to fly like in the comic books. However, that doesn't mean that someone can't become a real-life superhero. Across the world, regular people are donning costumes and creating personas to prevent crime and help their communities. Becoming a real-life superhero isn't easy, and you should consider the risks and effort that come with it. Before you can walk the streets protecting others, you need to create a persona and be physically and mentally prepared for the task.

Creating Your Persona

• To prevent people from being scared of you, an outgoing and positive attitude may be best.
• Try to motivate others to live a better life.

• Be careful not to try to stop crimes completely by yourself, or you may be labeled as a vigilante to authorities.
• Always try to talk to the criminal before taking physical action.

• Light Step is a hero that helps people with common problems like fixing a flat tire or providing socks and gloves to the homeless.
• Bike Batman is a guy in Seattle that prevents people from stealing other people's bikes.

• Draw inspiration for your name from things that you've experienced in your life or things that you admire in comic book heroes that you've read about. Try to keep your name on the shorter side and make sure that it's memorable and easy to pronounce.
• Real life superhero names include Captain Ozone, Mr. Xtreme, Master Legend, and Nyx.
• If you're not sure how to create a costume read Make a Superhero Costume .
• Pheonix Jones wears a yellow and black mask with a Kevlar vest while he patrols the streets of Seattle, Washington. [2] X Research source

Fighting Crime and Improving People's Lives

• Be aware that everyone is different and that someone's intention may not necessarily be nefarious.
• Read people's non-verbal cues, and get a good understanding of what someone looks like when they are upset, nervous, or angry.

• It's best to sit back and wait for the cops to provide backup instead of taking criminals head on.
• The Guardian Shield has been patrolling neighborhoods in Beaverton, Oregon.
• Know the law. Just because something feels wrong in your opinion does not mean that it is necessarily a crime. Understand laws regarding the actions of citizens and against crime. It is essential to avoid breaking the law yourself. [4] X Research source

• There's a good chance that your community will be more accepting if you actively give to charity or donate your time as a volunteer.
• Zac Mihajlovic worked for the Make a Wish Foundation and visited young children that were terminally ill. [5] X Research source

• Examples of doing a good deed can include giving people directions or helping the elderly across the street.
• Be open and receptive. Keep an eye out for anyone in distress.

• For instance, if you see a bunch of kids illegally smoking cigarettes, you could try to talk to them instead of calling the authorities or turning a blind eye. Try to be productive as you help people, not disruptive or violent.

• Practice things like meditation, yoga, tai chi, and deep breathing to reduce your stress. [8] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
• If you feel overwhelmed or obsessed over being a real-life superhero, consider seeing a therapist or psychologist to discuss your thoughts.

Getting in Superhero Shape

• Exercises that can increase your strength include the deadlift, leg press, bench press, squats, and pushups. [9] X Research source
• Working out three days a week and giving yourself rest in between will help build your strength. [10] X Research source

• Work on your cardio at least three times a week.
• Change the exercises you do so you don't get bored.
• You can combine strength and cardio training when you work out.
• Remember to stay hydrated if you are patrolling the neighborhood.

• Some popular self-defense martial arts include, Krav Maga, Sambo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [12] X Research source

• Use whole grain options when eating starchy carbohydrates. [13] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
• The average man should eat 2,700 calories per day and the average woman should eat 2,200 calories per day. [14] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source

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Tips from our Readers

• A utility belt is a good option for holding all of your gadgets. Most heroes or heroines without super powers have these kind of belts.
• Foil the baddies in secret if possible. That way it will cause confusion amongst thieves and murderers. It also means less paparazzi.
• Check to make sure your surroundings are safe before you try to save someone.
• Be fast on your feet and don't break laws.
• Some criminals will have no qualms harming you, so be very careful what crimes you deal with. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
• Do not break any laws. Being a superhero doesn't mean you are above the law, and you aren't likely to get much public support just for claiming you are a superhero. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
• Always report crimes to the proper authorities. Becoming involved in a crime could get you in trouble. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0

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?Heroes abound in present times and many of them are fictional characters, for instance, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Thor. They’ve been significant in many people’s childhood and teenage years, but there’re also real-life heroes who embody the best human qualities and are acknowledged for making the difference. Heroes have always lived on the borderline between real world and that of imagination. On the one hand, we’re aware they’re not real because adults are constantly telling us heroes only exist in cartoons and movies. On the other hand, it seems that superheroes are real because they make us feel courageous when confronting adversities. That’s how a real-life hero can materialize himself these days: encouraged by a fictional character that, with his/her noble disposition, helps people deal with their fears and guides them into worthy achievement. Additionally, a modern, real-life hero isn’t a costumed crime fighter, but an ordinary person who’s resolved to be “braver five minutes longer.” To be a modern hero comes along with great responsibilities, thus an ordinary man’s mentality has to suffer a modification in order to understand that such responsibility is assumed, not imposed. Consequently, the capacity to take on responsibility where no one else would regard themselves as responsible, leads real-life heroes to do something about a situation rather than being helpless victims of it. The English poet Matthew Arnold once said: “The will is free; Strong is the soul, and wise, and beautiful; The seeds of god-like power are in us still; Gods are we, bards, saints, heroes, if we will!,” which may mean that there’re honorable characteristics inherently human that can make anyone of us a real-life hero, opposite to cultural stereotypes and committed to embrace diversity –heroes may come in all sizes, colors, and shapes. Hence, those who organize the neighborhood to get a stop sign, open children’s libra...

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Guernica’s founder defends retracting Israeli coexistence essay that caused firestorm

( JTA ) — The founder of Guernica, the progressive literary magazine that published and then retracted an essay by an Israeli writer last month , says he never wanted to publish the piece in the first place.

In a seven-paragraph statement published on Guernica’s website Friday , Michael Archer writes that he thought from the start that the essay, “From the Edges of a Broken World” by Joanna Chen, was a departure from the journal’s values.

“When Jina [Moore, the editor in chief and publisher of the magazine] called my attention to this piece, I disagreed that it was a fit for the magazine,” Archer wrote, explaining, “Rather than mine the personal to expose the political, individual angst was elevated above the collective suffering laid bare in the extensive body of work Guernica has published from the region.”

The statement, titled “Moving Forward,” appears to be the “more fulsome explanation” the publication promised in early March when it removed the essay, opening a new frontline in a broad battle over the Israel-Hamas war in the literary world . More than a dozen members of Guernica’s volunteer staff resigned to protest Chen’s essay, and Moore, who advocated for Chen’s essay, resigned earlier this month.

Chen, a British-Israeli leftist, wrote in the piece how, despite the massacre of Israelis on Oct. 7, she was trying to stay committed to her belief in Israeli-Arab coexistence. Madhuri Sastry, a co-publisher of the magazine, called the essay “a hand-wringing apologia for Zionism and the ongoing genocide in Palestine.”

In his statement, Archer says he and other members of Guernica’s volunteer staff had engaged in fierce discussions about the essay and the questions it posed both before and after its publication.

He also said he had appointed a new publisher, Magogodi aoMphela Makhene, a South African fiction writer and antiracist educator. In her own statement , Makhene wrote, “Especially in this season, I look forward to helping build a Guernica that’s alive with the messy and electric charge that is our shared humanity; a publication courageous enough to see our full complexity and offer a lighthouse illuminating our highest possibilities.”

In her first interview since the firestorm, Moore told Semafor’s Ben Smith in an interview published Monday that Chen’s essay had undergone the same editorial process as other pieces Guernica published during her tenure and rejected Archer’s suggestion that she had overridden his objections to publish it.

Moore said she found Archer’s portrayal of the essay as focusing on “personal angst” to be “dismissive.” She said she thought Chen had presented an important perspective, even though she said that in retrospect and given the feedback she had received, she might have edited it differently.

“I understood it to be asking an important question. I understood it not to necessarily find a particularly great answer,” Moore said about Chen’s essay, which has since been republished by Washington Monthly . “The sort of baseline question I understood it to be asking is: How can you operate from a position of empathy in such a moment? One of my takeaways from the piece was [that] it’s very difficult and it might not be possible.”

Smith asked Moore, who has reported from conflict zones around the world and lived extensively in East Africa, whether she saw what is happening in Gaza as “such an out-of-scale crazy set of atrocities by the Israelis” that it should not be subject to normal rules of debate and discourse. “I don’t think I’m qualified to answer that question,” she answered.

Smith also asked whether she thought the firestorm over Chen’s essay was “driven by antisemitism.” Critics of the decision to retract it said the episode was further evidence of antisemitic discourse in progressive and literary spaces .

Moore’s answer: “I’m not going to speculate about what’s inside people’s heads.”

She said she thought it was Guernica, and not Chen’s essay, that marked a departure from the 15-year-old literary magazine’s values.

“It’s not uncommon for smart people to disagree about how they interpret a piece. And I think that … in publishing, that’s a virtue and not a threat,” Moore said. “I don’t really know how to do a publication in a different way, which is one reason I knew I didn’t belong there anymore.”

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The Life of O.J. Simpson: A Timeline

He was a football star, actor, commercial pitchman, and a defendant in a gruesome double murder whose trial gripped the nation.

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O.J. Simpson, who died on Wednesday at 76 , lived a life that made him one of the most famous people in America, as well as, at various times, the most celebrated and most reviled.

A Heisman Trophy winner when he played football at the University of Southern California, he reached superstar status as a running back with the Buffalo Bills. As a commercial pitchman and a Hollywood actor, he became a household name across much of America.

But fame turned to infamy when he was charged in the 1994 double murder of his former wife and her friend. He was acquitted after a trial that riveted the nation.

Here is a look at a man who never seemed to stop making news, for good and ill.

Heisman Trophy Winner

Mr. Simpson, who was born in San Francisco in 1947, first came to the attention of many Americans as a football star at the University of Southern California. In his two years playing for the Trojans, he was the game’s best running back, and tallied 33 touchdowns.

As a junior in 1967, he was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy as the college game’s best player, then won the award in 1968, his second and final year at U.S.C.

Professional Stardom

Mr. Simpson was drafted first overall by the Buffalo Bills in 1969, and by his fourth season he was a superstar. In 1973, he ran for 2,003 yards , which stood as a record for more than a decade, and won the N.F.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award; he was in the Top 5 in M.V.P. voting three other times as well.

He became known as the Juice, and his talent and likability propelled him to even greater notoriety. His on-field accomplishments and fame were all the more impressive given that he seldom played for good teams; his only playoff game, a loss, came in 1974.

He retired in 1979 after playing his final two seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

Even those who knew little about football got to know the Juice as he began appearing in television advertisements, notably a series of ads for Hertz starting in 1975, in which he dashed through airports on his way to get his rental car. “Nobody has more of what it takes to rent you a Fairmont, Mustang, LTD or other fine car faster,” he said in one ad .

He also tried his hand at announcing, including a stretch from 1983 to 1985 on “Monday Night Football.”

Hollywood Calls

Mr. Simpson began appearing in television and movie roles even as his football career continued, including some big budget projects like “The Towering Inferno” in 1974, in which he played the building’s chief of security, and the blockbuster mini-series “Roots” in 1977.

His biggest success, though, came in the three “Naked Gun” films, in which he played Detective Nordberg. In a running series of gags, Nordberg was continuously injured, often in scenes played for broad laughs. In one particularly memorable scene , at the end of the first film, Nordberg is seen flying down stadium steps in a wheelchair before being catapulted off a ledge and flipping into the air.

Divorce and Reports of Abuse

The prosecution in Mr. Simpson’s murder trial said he abused his second wife , Nicole Brown Simpson, whom he married in 1985, throughout their relationship.

The abuse left Ms. Simpson bruised and terrified, but the police rarely took substantive action. After one call to the authorities, on New Year’s Day, 1989, officers found her badly beaten and half-naked, hiding in the bushes outside their home. “He’s going to kill me!” she sobbed. Mr. Simpson pleaded no contest to a charge of spousal abuse ; he was sentenced to probation and community service, and was ordered to pay a fine.

The confrontations continued after the couple divorced in 1992. On Oct. 25, 1993, Ms. Simpson called the police again. “He’s back,” she told a 911 operator, and officers once more intervened.

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Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman Are Murdered

Ms. Simpson and her friend Ronald L Goldman, were stabbed to death at her home in Los Angeles on June 12, 1994.

Mr. Simpson was questioned and charged with murder. But he did not turn himself in initially. Instead, five days after the killings, he led the police on a bizarre, hourslong low-speed chase in a white 1993 Ford Bronco driven by his friend and former teammate Al Cowlings. The chase was shown live on nearly every television network, even pre-empting the N.B.A. Finals.

‘The Trial of the Century’

Mr. Simpson’s trial lasted for nine months and gripped the nation for all that time. Multiple television networks broadcast the trial every day, and minor figures, like Kato Kaelin, who was staying in Mr. Simpson’s guesthouse at the time of the killings, became celebrities.

In one of the most riveting moments, Mr. Simpson was asked to try on bloody gloves found at the crime scene. Mr. Simpson claimed the gloves were too tight; his lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. alluded to this in his closing argument, saying, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”

The verdict, despite significant DNA and other evidence, was not guilty on both counts. The result divided Americans: A majority felt it was a miscarriage of justice and continued to assume that Mr. Simpson was guilty, while some, including many Black Americans, believed the verdict to be justified.

Civil Judgment

After the acquittal, the parents of Ms. Simpson and Mr. Goldman filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mr. Simpson. The jury found Mr. Simpson liable and ordered him to pay more than $30 million.

But Mr. Simpson said that his no longer having acting and endorsement work meant he was broke. The families ultimately received only a small fraction of the judgment.

Theft Charges and Prison

Mr. Simpson and several other men entered a hotel room in Las Vegas in 2007; Mr. Simpson claimed they were seeking sports memorabilia that had been stolen from him. A gun was brandished.

Mr. Simpson was arrested and in 2008 and was found guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping. He was released on parole in 2017 after serving nine years of a 33-year sentence.

Release and Later Life

Upon his release from prison in 2017, Mr. Simpson settled in Florida and led what was, for him, a relatively low-key life. He played a lot of golf and posted videos regularly on Twitter, generally opening with “It’s me, yours truly,” offering thoughts on professional sports and frequently urging his 800,000 followers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

In his final post , on Feb. 11, Mr. Simpson, as usual looking relaxed, spoke optimistically about his health and incorrectly predicted that the 49ers would win the Super Bowl.

An earlier version of a picture caption with this article referred incorrectly to a glove that was an important piece of evidence in Mr. Simpson’s murder trial. It was not a golf glove.

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