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Heroism

Heroism meaning

The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

Example sentences (20)

The Hobbit may be read as Tolkien's parable of World War I with the hero being plucked from his rural home and thrown into a far-off war where traditional types of heroism are shown to be futile. citation The tale as such explores the theme of heroism.

A flat bicycle tire during a trip to the mountains put a Denver man in the position to save another man from a rushing creek, which would later earn him one of the highest honors for heroism in North America.

Albert Camus wrote in his novel The Plague, “I must tell you this: this is not about heroism.

By enhancing Sally's heroism and placing her relationship with Percy front and center, Percy Jackson and the Olympians strengthens Percy's motivations and gives the series character-based momentum.

Dwayne’s unwavering dedication and remarkable journey in his role as Coxswain and Captain at the Conservation Compliance Unit (CCU) of the Belize Fisheries Department have made him a shining example of heroism in Belize.

Epic tale of courage and heroism brought to life on the stage.

Everything he'd absorbed since his days spent watching "Route 66," through to his direct experiences with war vets, anti-war protests that descended into violence, and his appreciation for Audie Murphy's singular heroism finally coalesced.

Given John Wayne's on-screen heroism and the way he could often believably come out of physical conflict unscathed, it's easy to understand why he was offered this central role in the film.

His family and supporters for an even higher recognition they believe his heroism is owed.

His service and heroism inspired a in Pontlottyn, which opened in 2010.

However, the film is best known for its iconic standoff sequence when the pillars of heroism, villainy, and moral ambiguity square off in a three-way duel.

In one fell swoop, Quill embraced the life of a mortal man and showed that true heroism is more often than not found in the right choices rather than superpowers.

Schäfer calls it a “coming-of-age story of adventure, heroism, friendship and survival, with a powerful environmental message, set in a miniature world.

Still, is an undeniably daring picture, juggling several intriguing ideas about human nature and heroism that would become crucial to the superhero genre throughout the 2010s.

Stormfront is a parody of heroism, and she experiences a suitably horrible death, seeming to commit suicide by biting off her tongue and choking on her blood.

The introduces a new version of Ariel while still embodying the spirit of adventure, heroism, and love of the original.

There has to be a way to let them have a well-balanced life of love and heroism.

There’s a track on the album, it’s one of the longest ones, but it covers the most ground—there’s simmering tension, action, emotion, and heroism.

The thought of a team like this running rampant in the DCU created quite a stir and offered a more drastic approach to heroism than that of Superman.

This includes some who reach new heights of heroism and others who failed to save the day (and suffered the consequences).