Writers, Let Me Ask You a Question...

[queenoftheskies]

In your opinion, what makes a hero/heroine heroic?

I'm interested in seeing all the different types of opinions people have.

My oldest son and I have discussed this at great length recently, and I'm just curious how other people view this.

Thanks.

Comments

[stillnotbored.livejournal.com]

Not sure my view of heroes is the same one other people hold.

For me, a hero is an ordinary person doing extraordinary things in extraordinary circumstances. That is what makes a hero for me, rising to the occasion, doing things they never thought they were capable of doing and maybe overcoming a little terror to get there.

[spaceoperadiva.livejournal.com]

My favorite Everyman hero is Bruce Willis in Die Hard.