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

[evilmissbecky.livejournal.com]

Sacrifice. I think it's boring when a character faces no adversity, when he has everything and has to give up nothing in order to beat the baddy/save the world/win the girl/be the hero. I love when the hero is faced with an agonizingly difficult decision, when either choice is going to result in pain for him.

Honor/nobility. Heroes come from all over, but I must confess I prefer mine with a streak of honor.