Heroes

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This paper reviews and critiques the ideas of George Roche in his book "A World without Heroes." The author takes issue with many of Roche's views, arguing that indeed there are still heroes in today's society. Lance Armstrong is used as an example of a modern hero. The paper further describes the characteristics of what makes a hero. The paper concludes with a critique of Roche's own life and the author's personal definition of a hero.

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"Our heroes come through people who, sometimes unwittingly, set an example for us to better ourselves. Lance Armstrong can be considered a hero, not simply because he won an unwinnable battle, but because he is able to cut through the media spin and admit, "I don't know why I'm still alive. I was lucky." Further, Lance tells us that his illness was a gift that helped him decide what kind of man he wanted to be. That is what is heroic about Lance. He is a teller of pure truth."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Armstrong, Lance and Sally Jenkins. "Before and After" It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life , Yellow Jersey Press, 2004.
• Jones, E. Michael "Death at the Gazebo: Conservatism In Extremis at Hillsdale College" Culture Wars Magazine, January, 2000.
• Roche, George A World Without Heroes, Hillsdale College Press, Hillsdale, MI: 1987.

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