What is a hero? According to the comic books, a hero is a person who can save the world and get the girl by the end of the story. My definition of a hero is not quite like the comic books, but it is close. When someone says the word hero, one person comes to my mind- my dad. During hurricane Gustav, my grandpa went outside to check on his roof when a massive mind blew down a pine tree landing on him! Hearing the commotion, my grandma ran out of the house and sent for my dad, the only person strong enough to get my Paw- Paw's body out from under the tree. After my dad moved the tree off my grandpa, he discovered Paw-Paw was unconscious but still breathing. Dad and Granny brought Paw-Paw to the hospital as quick as possible, clearing trees off the road as they went. My Paw- Paw was sent to the emergency room where they used forty staples on his head and doctored on him for a broken collar bone. If it had not been for my dad, my paw- paw would not be alive today. So back to my first question. What makes a person a hero? I have a simple answer. You must be brave and willing to do whatever it takes to help the person who needs your help the most. For me, that person is my dad.
Thoughtful posts from the great minds in Mrs. Dupuy's English I Honors classes.
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