"We have set on a quest for true humanity and somewhere on the distant horizon we can see the glittering prize. Let us march forth with courage and determination, drawing strength from our common plight and brotherhood. In time we shall be in a position to bestow upon South Africa the greatest gift possible-a more human face." (Kgokong) This quote said by black rights leader Steven Bantu Biko, sums up his lifelong fight with apartheid, which ultimately led to his death. He became involved with politics early, and continued to fight apartheid throughout his life. Often compared with black rights activists such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Biko was often protesting, and creating new opportunities for blacks. In his brief life, from the beginning to his horrific death in jail, Biko became a staple in the fight to end apartheid. Aptly called the "most influential young black leader in South Africa" (Burns), Steven Bantu Biko became an existential hero to everyone living under apartheid, especially youths, and died for the sole purpose of bringing justice to the people of South Africa. .
Steven Bantu Biko was born December 19, 1946 in Kingwilliamstown, a small town 30 miles inland from the Indian Ocean. He was the third son born of Mr. and Mrs. Mzimgay Biko. In 1966, he entered the Medical School at the University of Natel (black section) (Websters Steven). While attending, Biko's eyes were opened to the political world, and the issues of apartheid. Thus began Biko's involvement in the harsh world of civil rights, and his fight to stop the injustice occurring in his own backyard. .
After a few weeks in the political world, Biko decided to trade in his stethoscope for a selfless life fighting for the total liberation of his people. His first break came in 1968, when he and his medical school colleagues founded the South African Students" Organization (SASO). Biko was elected the organization's first President.
The hero's do their work on the field and on the court. ... The most common form of these is a sports hero. ... Many young athletes with professional hopes idolize their favorite sports star due to their illustrious career. ... Next, there are civilian heroes. These heroes have struck on an emotional chord with the world. ...
First, there is the Rogue-Hero. ... The second category of hero is the citizen-hero. ... Kennedy achieve his military citizen-hero status. ... Because of his young, energetic, and ambitious political lifestyle he was presented as the new generation of politicians (Berry 6). ... In the media Reagan was portrayed as eternally young, humorous, and witty. ...
However, what is consistent with each of these heroes? ... By analyzing the characteristics of heroes on a popular, political and personal scale, it will be shown that what all heroes provide is a sense of security for all to take comfort in. For the same reason children dress up as their favorite superheroes and dash across the house, for the same reason adults rally behind masked icons, both Spiderman and the Batman are evident that people young and old need a figure to confide in. ... A political hero offers the very same kind of comfort a superhero does. ... This of course made Dent the ...
The song Hero, popularized by Mariah Carey says that a hero lies in each and every one of us. ... A young child may perceive Superman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman his hero. ... Charity is a way of life for the hero I speak of today and most true heroes do not think of themselves as such. ... My heroes have changed over the years, because my perception of what a hero is has changed. ... The definition of a hero is just as complicated as knowing why heroes do what they do. ...
Claudio, the young man who is in love with and engaged to Hero, is duped into believing that she has been unfaithful. This resulted in Hero's disgrace and was the crux of the story. ... He is young, naive, and of a suspicious nature. ... At the insistence of the friar, Hero is told to stay out of sight. ... He goes to Leonato, Hero's father, to be punished. ...
Rochester and Heathcliff are described by the Bronte's as near perfect models of a Byronic hero. ... In Rochester's first meeting with Jane, she describes him by saying, "had he been a handsome, heroic-looking young gentleman, I should not have dared to stand thus questioning him against his will." This shows that he isn't what most thinks of as a conventional hero, once again playing into the Byronic hero roll. ... Since the original publishing of both Bronte novels, critics have argued about which male family member was the influence for the Bronte sisters' Byr...
What is a hero? There are many characteristics a hero should have. ... A hero can be anyone around me. They can be young or old or they can be an animal. ... Defining what a hero is, is very difficult because there are many different heroes that go unrecognized so if I name one I should have to name every type of hero in the world....
Henry, who is fighting for the Union, is very determined to become a hero, and the story depicts Henrys voyage from being a young coward, to a brave man. ... It had always been a dream of his to fight in a war, and become a hero, and now his dream was coming true. ... He keeps telling himself that if he wants to become a hero, he can not run away. ... These actions showed Henry's maturity, and desire to be a war hero. ... After being pampered by Tom, Henry realizes that this is not the way to becoming a hero. ...
After leaving the Air Force in 2007, James Young became a military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Due to the needs of a strong military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, Young felt that he could do his country a favor by stepping up to contribute to the cause. ... While we all pray for James' adaptation, I am sure that he will take all of the necessary steps as taught by his fellow heroes in the community before him that paved the way for him to become who he is....
