Chris Kyle: A True Hero In American Sniper

Superman, Batman, Police Officer, Firefighters, United States military members and even ordinary people, are modern day heroes with stories that most adults and children have heard of. Many have not heard of the original hero, Beowulf, from around the 7th Century CE, more to come later. (Fioritino) Heroes are introduced to an individual at a young age, usually in the form of a fictional character from a story. As we get older however, the insights of their hero’s change. Maintaining this tradition of choosing a hero becomes easier when you know where it all started.

A hero is someone who puts others before themselves. Heroic acts can range from small gestures or actions such as saving countless lives. Heroes are known for their outstanding achievements and selflessness. Welles Crowther was a hero because he put other people's lives ahead of his own and sacrificed his life for others..

Heroes put others before themselves and will do anything to ensure that thing’s safety. Many people have either risked their lives or have loss their lives due to trying to save others. An example of this would be the man in the red bandana or Welles Crowther. Crowther was working in the twin towers as planes were crashing into them. Crowther could have ran away from the other people when the planes hit, but he chose not to spare himself, but to save others and sacrifice his own life. In the documentary, The Man in the Red Bandana, which talks about a common hero who gave up his life to save others, it states,” Instinct grabbed him and he immediately tried to save lives.’’ This quote shows how Crowther, by nature, helps people. Also how he

What do you think the definition of a hero is? Someone who saves a person from a burning building? Someone who loses his or her live for someone else’s life? Someone who robs a bank? To me, heroism is someone who performs actions to benefit someone else. A true hero is someone who changes something. When I consider who is a hero and who is not, a hero must consider different viewpoints.

Heroes are seen throughout television shows and in literature. Many heroic acts range from saving the damsel in distress to slaying the dragon. Heroes are those who are held to a high standard for saving and changing the world no matter how small or large heroic action they perform. Probably when asked who is a hero, answers can vary from individuals in one’s personal life like parents to fictional characters such as Superman. However, in the fictional world of heroes, it is more common to view characters like Batman, Superman, or Spiderman as real heroes who fight dangerous villains to ultimately save the world. It is rare to see female heroes and especially ones that do not necessarily hold a superpower. For example, in the television show

A hero is able to function through fear. They are able to recognise danger but accept it and put others before themselves, knowing what risks they take.

As a result Spidermans acts and decisions is what make good qualities of being a hero. There are many heroes out there, But SpiderMan is a unique hero because he is strong intelligent and is courageous. A hero isn 't someone who give up easily,but moreless a hero is someone who stands up for what is right. LIfe is rough for everyone and even for SpiderMan, but getting through those tough strategies and decisions in life helps develop anyone to become stronger. Being a hero is hard enough for Spider Man, Because of his enemies, but despite what his enemies will do, Spider Man will find a way to make sure that his people come first and will protect them at all costs. Spider Man isn 't the strongest or the smartest, however he is a hero with a gift that will protect people who don 't have his abilities to protect

The theme of the short story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, is about the total disregard for human life after being trained to kill as his job duties in the military.This story shows a very dark and hatred plot, including the sniper shooting two people without hesitation. For example, after the old woman comes around the corner and talks to the turret operator, “The turret opened. A man´s head and shoulders appeared, looking towards the sniper. The sniper raised his rifle and fired. The head fell heavily on the turret wall. The woman darted towards the side street. The sniper fired again. The woman whirled round and fell with a sudden shriek into the gutter”(O'Flaherty 1). Here, the sniper does not want his cover to be blown, so he kills

In comic books, the hero saves people and stop crimes. But what is a true hero? To most people, a hero is someone who has superpowers and wears a cool costume, but they’re not. A hero is someone who is admired for their outstanding achievements or for their courage and bravery. A typical hero to the human race would be a handsome man who is really buff and has the name superman. A true hero is someone who is cunning, valiant, and tenacious like Odysseus.

The word “hero” creates powerful emotional responses, and in today’s society heroes are needed now more than ever. Heroes are needed for inspiration and to make a difference in the world. When thinking of a hero, some may envision imaginary figures such as Superman or Wonder Woman, while others may think of an individual who has helped them through a hard time. Today, the individuals that people look up to may not classify as true heroes, and society needs a better understanding of what truly makes a hero. A few traits that are consistent with all heroes include bravery and fearlessness in challenging situations. Beowulf, the main character in the epic poem Beowulf, Baba, the protagonist Amir’s father in The Kite Runner, and

“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” This quote can be found in the movie Hercules, when Zeus tries to explain that what separates heroes from the average person is not the capabilities they possess, but the choices they make. Heroism is not about what you can do, but about how and why you are doing it. Heroes are ordinary people who are courageous in trying situations, while overcoming their challenges with selflessness and dedication, and without seeking recognition or attention.

A hero is someone who consistently demonstrates great determination. Tracy went to the site of 9-11 for weeks after the attacks, filling in for those lost and searching through the rubble. Before she even traveled to the sight she knew "there was no one to be rescued." Yet, she continued to work all day, everyday, in the beating sun and suffocating contamination. Consider the sadness she felt going to the sight of an accident where she knew she would be searching through piles of dead bodies. Going back each day to find more and more. Consider the sheer determination and passion involved to endure that sadness strictly to bring closure to others. Fighting tears and fighting fear, demonstrating determination everyday, my Aunt Tracy truly embodies a hero.

As a society what do we define as a hero? Often, when we hear the word hero, we automatically think of someone who has accomplished great feats of strength or sports, such as a superhero, or a basketball star. Little kids look up to them with awe and amazement, but they are not the ones deserving of that honor. Individuals who truly do deserve the title are those who are the polar opposites of sports stars. True heroes work out of the kindness of their heart, not out of motivation for their paycheck. For example, a doctor who goes to an under-served country, and works tirelessly to make sure a community gets the care it needs. Is the physician working for fame or money? No, the act is done out of compassion and generosity. The doctor is putting others before himself. To be a hero, you must be willing to act selflessly, because a true hero serves others. Another key characteristic of a hero is courage. Merriam Webster defines courage as, “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty”. Courage is a defining characteristic of heroes. Gathering courage can be the most difficult. Having the willingness to stand up, and do something in a situation that causes most others to avoid helping. Without courage, one would not be able to accomplish heroic deeds. Susan B. Anthony is a

"Character is doing the right thing when nobody 's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that 's right is to get by, and the only thing that 's wrong is to get caught", said JC Watts, an American politician. Yet many people seek opportunities to do what is right only when they think that someone else will view them favorably because of it; others conform to ideals they do not believe just so they can fit in with the group. A true hero is someone who always follows their morals, no matter what. In To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus is unusual in Maycomb because he works hard to act the same in private as he is when others are watching. A hero is someone who does what he or she feels is right. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee illustrate this. Paul Van Riper in Blink and Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird are both heroes.

The great, Mother Theresa once said, “Love is a fruit in Season at all times, and within reach of every hand.” In other words, we are all capable of love and of loving even in times of darkness. These words can only come and be put into action by someone capable of loving and giving but mostly to those who need it the most and are looked down upon. Heroes are people capable of loving those in need without looking at social characteristics. There are many qualities that make a person a hero. Compassion, empathy, kindness and sweetness and a sense of coexistence and self vision and a strong will shape a good heroe. Someone selfless and thoughtful of other people’s needs. Mother Theresa is a great example of a humanitarian heroe. Mother Theresa,