The Heroes of Yesterday/Today

1. What is a hero to you? Provide definition. [me]:
I think a hero is one who I can look up to and say I'm proud of them. A hero is someone who sacrifices what they need for others, and they know its going to hurt them but they do it anyway. Someone who loves to see another person smile or be safe or be happy, even if they are put in danger, saddened or in a hardship. A hero is a person who knows that what they might do could set them back, but they dont care because it sets another forwards.

[class]:
- one you can look up to
- one who goes out of their way to help someone else
- does things that we the observer can't
- one who does good things despite the risks because they are fundamentally good
- completely self arbitrary title granted to an individual or a group of people based on the decisions and or qualities that the particular person or people possess
- one by their own freewill gives something of their own to help another in need and has nothing in return
- one who has inspiried me
- one who will help another because they need help and not to glorify themselves


2. Qualities of a hero [me]:
- Brave
- Heart
- Confidence
- Love
- Forgiveness
- Compassion

[Class]:
- selfless
- humble
- quick thinking
- compassionate
- does right thing
- brave
- charismatic
- realistic
- forgiving
- honorable
- never brags or puts others down
- courageous
- hardworking
- "that's awesome"
- observant
- just
- merciful
- kind
- strong-willed
- illustrious
- humorous
- patient
- possesses flaws
- empathetic


3. What would be considered a great heroic act today? [me]:
- Firefighter/policeman at 9/11
- fire fighters in general
- policemen in general
- those in a war [army, navy, marines]

[class]:
- inspires
- takes actions against an injustice
- leads the people into better living conditions
- protect freedom and values
- winning a sporting event
- protesting monks in Tibet
- fighting for beliefs
- doesn't ask for a reward
- saving anothers life