An Essay about Heroism, with Emphasis on Terrorism, and Pop Culture Beliefs

What Makes a Hero?
The term "hero" has always carried an almost magical connotation in the western world. This title is by most considered the highest compliment one man can give to another; a "hero" is someone truly without equal. Young children learn to idolize their favorite superheroes: Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and the ninja turtles. Adolescent males have ambitions of becoming firefighters and police officers, whose jobs are now viewed at differently after the September 11th tragedy. …