Hero

Christopher Reeve said it best when he said: 'A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.' The late actor was known mostly for his role as the iconic Superman, who is, in many people's opinions, the ultimate and most famous hero who has ever been in popular culture. People look up to Superman's example as self-sacrificing, courageous, helpful, and inspiring. Reeve would know more about persevering and enduring than most people, as he was thrown from a horse and suffered several severe injuries, leaving him a quadriplegic: he had to use a wheelchair and a breathing apparatus for the rest of his life. He even contemplated suicide during his long recovery from the accident, but with the help of his loved ones, especially his wife, he managed to persevere through this shocking turn of events, and he eventually became a vocal activist for victims of spinal-cord injuries. In my opinion, Christopher Reeve became more of a hero than the superhero he played in several movies. He was an ordinary man who endured the most traumatic experience of his life and decided to use his situation to help others. With all the media attention, Reeve found a great way to reach out to others who were going through what he went through.

I believe that he is a very good example of what a hero is, but Jesus Christ is the hero that we all should look up to and aspire to be like. Born under very humble circumstances, Christ became the hero that forever changed the future of humanity through his perfect life, his ultimate sacrifice, and his eventual resurrection. His life was the perfect example of what a hero really is and how one should act.