My Hero Assignment for Period 1

Listen to the following song -- I Need a Hero by Bonnie Tyler




I hope Bonnie's song gives you some inspiration regarding heroes because now it is your turn to analyze what makes a hero.

We are discussing heroes in class.  From your class hero to Beowulf, the world has been fascinated by heroes since the beginning of human history.  Beowulf is defined as an EPIC hero, but the definition of a hero can be very different for each individual.  I want you to address the following ideas in this assignment:

1. Define, in your own words, what a hero is to you.
2. Pick someone and explain why they are a hero to you. (It can be someone from your personal life, a famous person, a character from a story, etc.)
3.  Answer whether the hero you picked meets any of the EPIC hero qualities.  Refer to the following characteristics:
*being of noble birth or high position, and often of great historical or legendary importance
*exhibiting character traits, or qualities, that reflect important ideals of society
*performing courageous, sometimes superhuman, deeds that reflect the values of the era
*performing actions that often determine the fate of a nation or group of people

The assignment must be typed.  Please refer to the post from August 20th on Paper Formatting.

Due date:  Tuesday, September 2nd
Worth: 10 points