Defining Heroes Throughout The Hobbit, Of Mice And Men And...

Defining a Hero: â€Å"A hero is a person who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, displays courage or self-sacrifice for some greater good.† As one reflects on the basic definition of heroes and the idea of heroism, this basic thought may be used. However, one could consider that there is no one universal definition for what a certain person may believe to be heroic. Looking at different people or characters and their lives, there are various defining aspects that make him or her a hero. Specifically examining the heroes throughout The Hobbit, Of Mice and Men, and I Am Malala; one can see how the characters have different characteristics that may make him or her a hero. To really characterize a hero, some traits that are necessary would be bravery and selflessness. A hero is someone who willingly fights for a cause or the greater good that may not directly affect them yet works to a better situation. A hero also can take on the form of a mythic al character. The Hobbit introduces various characters as they go on an adventure to find some lost treasure. In this novel, Tolkien introduces his readers to several characters ranging from hobbits and dwarves to elves, wizards, and goblins. Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, can be conveyed as a hero for his bold choice to go on the trip in order to help Thorin, a dwarf, regain ownership of his family’s inheritance. As Bilbo and the dwarves travel on the journey to the Mountain for the treasure, many hardships