What makes a Hero?

Aslan, from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

A hero is someone that inspires hope. A hero stands in contrast to a villain, who inspires hopelessness. Villains are explored in a previous post.

Based on this simple definition, the hero type can be broken down into several categories. This post contains short videos that I believe demonstrate the aspects of heroism that I look for in my characters.

There are many real-life examples of heroes. This post is limited to fictional heroes and heroic qualities that I find inspiring.

Everyday hero

These everyday heroes may not change the world, but they can change your world.

Consider Kermit the Frog in The Muppet Movie (1978). (more…)

May 12, 2014 | Categories: Writing | Tags: Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley, courage, goodness, hero, heroes, hope, Mary Poppins, Narnia, Red Skelton, Rocky, Rocky Balboa, virtue | 3 Comments