What defines a (super)hero?
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What defines a (super)hero?
It might be because I haven't watched many superhero movies or it might be because I keep thinking that Harry Potter is a hero who is so selfless, while Alex is pretty selfish.
So, I need help in understanding what qualities do you think define a hero and/or superhero? What is the difference between a hero and a superhero? Do you think that Alex is one versus the other? Why or why not?
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Hero or superhero couldn't only defined as someone with powers and has the ability to form magics. If so, then magicians could be one of them. To be a hero doesn't requires the things that I had mentioned. Instead, even a simple and kind things that you do to help others is an example of a heroic act. People that leave footprints and succeed in their strifes can be consider as one.
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Even though he has a super ability, I don't view him as a superhero. I don't know why but when I think of a superhero, I think of someone who fights while using their super ability. Alex doesn't strike me as the fighting type.
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I wouldn't consider Alex a superhero either. To me a superhero is someone who uses their powers for good and is not selfish. They might use some of that money to keep themselves safe, such as investing in incredible security systems but they wouldn't be buying expensive cars, etc.hsimone wrote:I'm having a tough time thinking of Alex as a superhero. Yes, he has shared some of the millions he acquired with those who are poorer than him, but he has also spent millions on himself and the fact that he stole the money rubs me the wrong way.
It might be because I haven't watched many superhero movies or it might be because I keep thinking that Harry Potter is a hero who is so selfless, while Alex is pretty selfish.
So, I need help in understanding what qualities do you think define a hero and/or superhero? What is the difference between a hero and a superhero? Do you think that Alex is one versus the other? Why or why not?
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But...
I think those who risk their lives to protect others, whatever those "others" may be, and however they may be risking their lives, are some of the greatest heroes.
This, for me, encompasses everything from your neighborhood fireman, to the soldier overseas. But also the people putting themselves between a whale and the person trying kill it...etc, etc.
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I think that Alex is a hero because he gives huge donations to the needy. I think that some shows have led us to believe that heroes should not splurge on themselves. But heroes are allowed to be rich - look at Bruce Wayne - the guy is rolling in dough.
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Your character can be a mixture of both like Deadpool a guy whose selfish and kills people but if necessary would save people.
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P.S. make him a mercenary like the Punisher
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having stolen the money is not an issue an in issue is what mind he has with the stolen money,when one stole money to help or for the purpose of helping one he is a hero cos he did it not for his selfish interest but to the interest of the others.Though most of the money he used for himself but the fact that he shares the money with less fortunate thant him indicates hi heroism
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A superhero is a fictional character who has special powers which he uses to help others, better society and further social justice.
A person who uses money to do good is simply a philanthropist. Donating money to worthy causes does not make you a hero since there is no risk involved, it is just something nice to do.
If you steal money and use it to do good, does that make you a hero? Do the ends justify the means? When a person starts to think that way, you can eventually justify any bad or criminal behavior. Even if you steal the money from a "bad" person and use it to do "good", does that diminish your crime of stealing? A true hero has morals principles that he lives by and uses to help people. If a "hero" has to back up his actions with felonious activities, he has stopped being a hero, no matter what he does with the money.
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