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ENG 122
Professor Blank
24 Jan 14
A Hero Lies in All of Us?
The dictionary refers to a hero as someone who is admired for his deeds, abilities or noble qualities. This could include anyone for anything! Today there are so many people that are considered heroes – though many of them do not deserve the title for one reason or another. Some believe sports players like famous football and baseball players to be heroes because they can play their sport well and they want to be just like them. But, this person that is their “hero” could be using steroids, beating their children or fighting dogs! I cannot agree with having someone he a hero over their abilities, it is their actions and positive motivations to make this world a better place that makes a true hero.
In my eyes what defines a hero is good moral character and how one is able to respond to a difficult situation. A hero for me is someone that is able to change their future that no one else sees but themselves! For instance, in the story “from Bodega Dreams”, the author obviously came from a situation that was against him. He grew up in a rough neighborhood, with rough friends yet he was able to write a short story about it, and have it published so he obviously made it out! Ernesto is my hero because he beat the odds that were forever not in his Last 2 favor. The teachers however, are another story. I do not see a hero in any teacher in that story. These were two gentlemen that, although had the best intensions, made negative lasting impressions in children that could have otherwise been guided to a life of learning and prosperity. Instead accusations of them going to jail, or becoming a hooker pop out of their mouth! As for Tapia, his direction was good in the beginning and I can imagine him as a hero, however, that was changed when Sapo bit Mr. Blessington’s face off; that action lead me to believe that this man cannot be a hero! Tapia told the kid



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