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heros
Jan 4, 2006 12:05:20 GMT -5
Post by sclcookie on Jan 4, 2006 12:05:20 GMT -5
I don't know about anyone but myself. I believe a murderer can qualify as a hero. No one is perfect, therefore no hero is perfect. We all have faults and I don't know anyone who has never done anything that they regreted later in life. My personal definition of a hero is someone who does something that I respect, I may not necessarily agree with what they did, but I respect them for it because it's something they believe it and it is for the good of something or somethings, or well meant. Of course here are some definitions: he·ro ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hîr) n. pl. he·roes In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine. See Synonyms at celebrity. The principal male character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. Chiefly New York City. See submarine. See Regional Note at submarine. hugggz, Suzanne source: dictionary.reference.com/search?q=hero
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heros
Jan 6, 2006 9:40:01 GMT -5
Post by gill on Jan 6, 2006 9:40:01 GMT -5
An interesting thread. It has always been the case that the hero in any movie, or dramatisation such as Macbeth, the Phantom of the Opera, Othello, etc etc etc is also a murderer. A hero with a flaw.
I don't believe however than a murderer directly qualifies as a hero as that contradicts the modern meaning of a hero. A hero is normally one who protects life. But if you explore the word 'hero', it does not say he/she protects life even in today's dictionary. In fact as Schcookie states, in mythology and legend, a hero is a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favoured by the gods.
Isn't it always the case that in legends such a King Arthur and Alexander the Great, to kill is to be a hero.
Still, this is of ancient times. This is the 21st century, and we don't glamorise murder anymore. But I agree that a murderer somehow becomes a martyr when he/she is executed. And we all love a martyr. Makes me wonder why murderers are therefore turned into martyrs by the very State who kills them.
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Mo-DAWG
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heros
Jan 6, 2006 10:03:18 GMT -5
Post by Mo-DAWG on Jan 6, 2006 10:03:18 GMT -5
the act of murder can never be heroic .. its always a nauseating act against humanity ... but a person who once murdered could of course do heroic things ... but to do heroic things it requires a lot .. it requires an exceptional act of courage and strenght ... so im very cautious when it comes to using the word "heroic" .. tookie did great work to prevent people from joining gangs and educating people about gang life ... that way he surely saved thousands of lifes ... thats very honorable ... and thats what i m honoring King Cuzz for ... but saying it was an heroic act ... lets just stay with the word it was an honorable and admirable act and tookie should be remembered in loving memory ... .. well ...as i said .. im very cautious when it comes to using this word ... "heroic" is always a question of definition ... Mo-DAWG
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heros
Jan 6, 2006 17:10:41 GMT -5
Post by sclcookie on Jan 6, 2006 17:10:41 GMT -5
One reason I figured murderer(s) could be hero(s).....not please, don't assume I'm saying ALL, I'm only saying a few, is because in reality, the real hero's aren't perfect. You can't expect a hero to be perfect, otherwise, they won't meet up to your standards and you would be disappointed.
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