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Attributes Of Heroism In 'Night'

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Heroes Without Capes What is a hero? When I ask myself this, a few things come to mind. Police officer, firefighter, superman. But what is a hero really? Someone who is brave? Strong? Smart? Perhaps, but I believe there is more. To me, heroic traits are selflessness, courage, perseverance, patience and many other things. Like beauty, heroism isn't skin deep. It isn't the cape that makes the hero, its the purpose. In the town of Sighet Transylvania, there was a man who went by the name of Moshe the Beadle, who, I believe, showed many attributes of heroism in his role in the story. In Night, he had the following conversation with the main character Ellie, “And as for Moshe, he wept. ‘Jews, listen to me. It's all I ask of you. I don't want …show more content…

He was a very heroic man during the time of the American Revolution. He inspired others with his speech which ended in those iconic words, pledging himself as so dedicated to the cause that he valued it over his own life. An important trait of heroism is dedication and selflessness, which he showcased tremendously. Heros have been present throughout all of history, and will continue to be present through all of time. An example of a hero in a futuristic time is the character Dink from Ender’s Game. Dink was a hero because even though he could have put himself in tremendous danger, he warned Ender to be safe when he knew he was being targeted, as showed in this excerpt from the text: “There was a message on his desk, ‘Don’t be alone. Ever. -Dink’ Ender grinned. So dink was still his friend. Don't worry they won't do anything to me. I have my army.” This shows that Dink is caring for others, even more than for himself. When Ender was being targeted and helping him could get himself into trouble, he did it anyway to help Ender stay safe. Heroic attributes can be found in the most unexpected places, and in the most normal people. From catastrophes to history to science fiction, heroes are present in all types of life. In order for someone to be a hero, they don't need a costume or a special name, they simply need attributes such as courage, selflessness, and

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