WWrinkler’s video, “What Makes a Hero” showcases the similarities in heroes throughout all mediums, whether it be books or movies. The video explains the cycle of a hero’s adventure and connecting the cycle to real life. The comparison opened my eyes to see this pattern in different types of media. Even relating back to my religion class, I see this cycle from the Bible in the story of Moses and his calling.
This definition of a hero by Wrinkler dives into the concept that everyone can be a hero. Art often mimics real life. I believe the mind sees the concept of the rising through challenges with a will to continue as an image of being a hero, and thus, the “hero myth” is born.
Throughout our past readings, we can see this hero cycle lived out in real life. Emma Gonzalez rose through the adversity that struck her high school. Yusra Mardini saved lives through fighting the cold waters. Each role model emerged through each obstacle with a new purpose and high understanding of life. Although I can definitely see the heroic merits that surround many of these extraordinary acts of bravery and perseverance, I cannot agree with the fact that everyday people are heroes because participate in “baseball tryouts” or “audition for a school play.”
There is value in seeing those acts as brave; however, I would not go as far as to call the individuals participating in them as heroes. They may be set on the path of becoming a hero, but they still have a while to go.