Heroes in today’s society are those who make an impact on people’s lives by “putting themselves at risk, or using their resources purely to help someone else in need” (Associated Content Inc., 2008). They act in a selfless manner and do not expect to be rewarded for their heroic acts of kindness. The reward that heroes get from acting courageously is the fulfillment in knowing that they helped someone in need. Society also benefits from heroes because they are comforted in knowing that there are people out there willing to help others.
In the movie Avatar, the character Jake Sully has been recruited to participate in researching the Na’vi people on Pandora so that the people from Earth can move the Na’vi tribe out of their land. The people of Earth want to move the Na’vi tribe so that they can retrieve a precious resource hidden underneath their land. This new energy source will give these businessmen from Earth a new natural resource and ultimately generate a large profit for them back on planet Earth. After spending time with the Na’vi tribe, Jake Sully has a change of heart and wants to save the Na’vi tribe from the destructive nature of the Earth people. Jake Sully becomes the hero of Pandora, saving the Na’vi tribe from destruction and forcing the people of Earth back to their native land.
Resource:
Associated Content, Inc. (2008). What defines a hero and heroism in today’s society. Retrieved from website: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1029742/what_defines_a_hero_and_heroism_in.html?cat=19
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