Hero-rdinary

CINDY LUO
Staff Writer

To little kids, heroes are people with superpowers and can always deliberately and courageously overcome insurmountable obstacles. However, we are all too well aware that they can never be found in real life. In fact, we don’t really need a superpower or a cape to be a hero and make huge differences in the world.

Modern day heroes are usually ordinary people who have great responsibilities and courage. They might be normal people carrying out their duties, but their heroic actions make them extraordinary. The firefighters, policemen and soldiers are all heroes who show devotion to their duties and risk their lives for our safety and security. Their dedication also causes people to hope for and desire harmony.

Meanwhile, there are also unsung heroes among us every day and they don’t have to fall to their death to be recognized as such. The measure of heroes is not only about the number of lives they save, but also about the impact they make in people’s lives. Teachers who diligently teach students both academic knowledge and life skills are heroes. All of their actions urge us to stay on top of our work in order to answer their expectations and repay their deeds. Parents who work hard to support their family also act as heroes and role models for their kids by showing great responsibilities.

Heroes in today’s society are the people who directly or indirectly help people selflessly. Going from zero to hero is not as difficult as people think. We can all be heroes by helping others to overcome adversity or just standing strong in our times of trial and distress.