Welles Remy Crowher: Who Is A Hero?

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Joseph Campbell once said, “a hero is someone who has give his or her life to something bigger than oneself” (BrainyQuote). Heroes are the people who sacrifice their lives, money, and well being for the benefit of other people. They can be brave and courageous when faced with a dangerous situation. Heroes are average people, making mistakes like any other person would. So who’s to say that they aren't scared or hesitant? Heroism is self sacrifice, and being brave, but heroes themselves are not always fearless when performing their good deeds. When someone does something good he/she usually sacrifices something in their lives for other people. Welles Remy Crowther is an average man that is known for saving at least a dozen people during the attacks of September 11, 2001, where he lost his life. Welles sacrificed his life for people he didn't know and he didn't have …show more content…
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