{"id":7771,"date":"2013-11-12T09:23:12","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T14:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=7771"},"modified":"2014-04-07T07:15:08","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:15:08","slug":"students-have-different-perspectives-on-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=7771","title":{"rendered":"Students Have Different Perspectives on Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PHS students characterize superman as a hero. Photo by: Shelby Harrell<\/p><\/div>\n

By Shelby Harrell<\/em><\/p>\n

The cape with the initials, the mask and the tights are the common images that are naturally associated with the typical hero. This signature look has been a trademark for superheroes for decades. However, more and more students today are finding out that a person does not have to dress up in order to be considered a hero. According to senior Brittany Paige-Clabaugh, a hero is someone who is loving and protecting, and who will always keep you safe. \u201cThey protect you from things that you\u2019re scared of,\u201d said Clabaugh.<\/p>\n

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There are many different examples of heroes in modern times. Whether they are the traditional comic book hero, or the more modern televised one, there any many great examples of them across the globe. Senior Gianella Cerretino explained that her favorite example of a hero would be the classic Batman. \u201cHe knows how to get rid of the bad guys, without actually destroying them,\u201d said Cerretino, \u201cHis parents were killed during his childhood, so that gave him motivation to protect the people.\u201d Batman is just one of many examples.<\/p>\n

While there are many examples of great heroes on television, perhaps some of the best examples live not in the screen, but in real life. Senior Daniel Flynn said that he views our soldiers in the military as great examples of heroes, \u201cmy cousin and brother included,\u201d said Flynn. Agreeing with the fact that there are many heroes outside the screen, senior Danielle Erickson said that her grandfather is a hero to her. \u201cI see my grandfather as a hero because he is an incredibly godly man, and he is so strong in his faith,\u201d said Erickson. There are many students who appreciate these types of heroes.<\/p>\n

With the many different types, styles and forms of heroes, there is a wide variety of heroes that students appreciate. When asked about her favorite type of hero, Cerretino stated that her favorite superhero is superman, and her reason is that he does so much good for the public. \u201cHe just amazes me,\u201d said Cerretino, \u201cHe keeps his identity a secret and always does his best to save the world.\u201d Superman is an example of a conventional hero.<\/p>\n

However, there are many students out there who would argue that not all heroes have to be conventional. \u201cI definitely do not feel that heroes have to be conventional,\u201d said Erickson, \u201cThe heroes in my life are not necessarily conventional, but I look up to them as heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the earlier generations, American citizens focused their attention on the conventional hero, or the more traditional heroes who always saved people. However, according to Flynn, society\u2019s image of the hero has changed drastically over the years. \u201cThey have changed because heroes used to be very black and white as in they would always save the day, get the girl, and that was it,\u201d said Flynn, \u201c Now they are usually associated with something negative, and are becoming more anti-hero.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flynn\u2019s comment on heroes changing throughout the generations also struck another topic discussion of whether or not society actually plays a major role in shaping heroes. Erickson stated that she does think that society plays a major role in shaping heroes. \u201cWe are influenced so much by celebrities and fame, and these people are considered heroes to many people,\u201d said Erickson, \u201cIn turn, many people want to be like them.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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