What makes the acts of heroism different from the daily life of others? To people the act of heroism can be from their favorite sports player or an actor. But, to some they could be there family member. Each heroic act in the society is faced with great challenges but the hero never backs down. In addition, heroic acts have many different purposes in our society. The acts of heroism are considered as an inspiration to others and a reference but, it takes certain attribute such as courage and selflessness.
Acts of heroism done by heroes demonstrates leadership and to make our society a better place. For instance, Mohandas K. Gandhi helped gain freedom for the colored without violence but giving speeches. This demonstrates that Gandhi …show more content…
This quote also demonstrates that if you don’t break the rules then the community wouldn’t know about the injustice. The people who break the rules to get equal rights didn’t think about themselves, instead everyone else that was facing the same problem and Martin Luther King was one of them. It shows that they aren’t selfish and willing to stand up to be a leader. In conclusion, heroism contributes to our society in a positive way.
The acts of heroism are never selfish or foolish but instead are fearless and valiant. Acts of heroism done by heroes are never afraid to die or to face whatever lies ahead. They aren’t the people that don’t stand above others. For example, in October Sky Homer did many things that most people wouldn’t have done which were to build rockets. He keeps on doing it even though most people had doubts that he would succeed. Homer was favored to be a coal miner like his father, but he doesn’t have any interest in it. Homer showed no fear to his principle and to his dad. The act was never selfish, it benefit a great number of people because he gave hope to his society by proving that anything is possible. Homer’s idea got his friends to become a person that they have never thought of. Furthermore, his actions weren’t foolish at all because he got in to a good college and later worked for NASA. What Homer accomplished during his life explain the idea of heroism and his act of heroism shows what heroism shouldn’t be.