This question is for ‘hero’ in all forms: realistic, fiction, superhero, comic book, anime, etc. Let’s say a person is flawed, or is very arrogant, or has a superiority complex, etc., but also does heroic things—like being a firefighter, doctor, wizard, superhero, whatever. Do you think that person is still a hero despite having negative personality traits?
No. It just means he’s gotta be strong and he’s gotta be fast and he’s gotta be fresh from a fight.
Doesn’t the need to specify those in addition (“and he’s gotta be …”) mean those are characteristics that aren’t necessarily inherent to being a hero?
I don’t know how to grapple with the semantics of it all when he also gotta be sure and It’s gotta be soon and He’s gotta be larger than life.
It’s dangerous to put people on a pedestal. A lot of good happens because someone who isn’t perfect decided to do something good that day
fictional heroes can be perfect, real “heroes” are always flawed.
Mahatma Gandhi supposedly did some weird thing where he is said to have slept naked with young girls, including his niece. 🧐
I personally don’t idolize people, but rather commend them for their specific actions.
