''MODERN DAY HERO''
A hero is not just the title of an action-packed kung-fu flick with subtitles. A hero these days has many meanings; depending on the time and reason that person is called a hero.
According to Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, the definition becomes very broad. It starts as being “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability” and becomes “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities.” The last definition listed is probably the most modern of the many, being “an object of extreme admiration and devotion.” These definitions are in the same order as listed in the dictionary, but also seem to be chronologically listed as well, because overtime the meaning of the word hero adjust it’s self to the people using it. Thus, the definition of a hero changes parallel to the evolution of society, religion, and politics, in order to placate the desires of the people involved.
According to Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, the definition becomes very broad. It starts as being “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability” and becomes “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities.” The last definition listed is probably the most modern of the many, being “an object of extreme admiration and devotion.” These definitions are in the same order as listed in the dictionary, but also seem to be chronologically listed as well, because overtime the meaning of the word hero adjust it’s self to the people using it. Thus, the definition of a hero changes parallel to the evolution of society, religion, and politics, in order to placate the desires of the people involved.
When you think of a hero, you probably think of someone such as Superman, or Thor, or Ironman. But have you ever thought of a more historical hero, such as Odysseus?There are many different historical, and modern day heroes.
In the movie The Avengers, there are many modern day heroes. Modern heroes seem to have more human characteristics rather than more historical characters. Although, if a hero is someone without superpowers, then historical and modern heroes have the same characteristics, unless they are immortal. Modern day heroes journeys are involved more in everyday life. Instead of going on an actual "journey" they are taking a smaller journey, defeating one thing in their city or town. Or, they also could be going on a journey of defeating many villains, or other characters to eventually reach the end of their journey where they defeat an ultimate villain, or bad guy. Modern day heroes are also always saving humans on scene, instead of going somewhere, or on a journey to defeat someone or something that will later help people. Instead, they stop the fight or crime at the scene. Also, modern day heroes fight for their cites or suburbs, as oppose to historical heroes who normally fight for their countries. Modern day heroes also have to face the challenges of guns, better weaponry, and more experienced fighters.
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