Heroes: What is a hero?

1. How do you define the term "hero?"
2. What adjectives would you use to describe heroes?
3. Who are some individuals whom you would classify as heroes? Explain why you would assign that label to each person you listed.
4. How would you define the term "celebrity?" What are the differences and/or similarities between heroes and celebrities? Can celebrities be heroes? Explain.
5. Do you think that it is important that we have heroes? Why or why not?
6. How do you think that we should choose our heroes? What criteria should we use?
7. Do you think that heroes are born or made? Explain.
8. Do you believe that one person can make a difference in the world? State your rationale.
9. Who is your hero? How has this person made a difference for the better? Is there a specific event or turning point that motivated your hero to take action?