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Theme for Zoom Discussion: Heroism -- Your personal and historic heroes
Copyright 2020 by Richard E. Gordon
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Last updated June 4, 2020

1.     Without referring to a dictionary, give your definition of a hero.

2.     Have you ever had contact with someone whom you consider a personal hero? Someone who did something for you that you regard as heroic? Could you share the details?

3.     Think about a time you’re most proud of – when you acted in a heroic way? If you’re willing, tell us about your most heroic act? What motivated your act of heroism? Do you think this action had an enduring impact on someone else’s life? What was that impact?

Historic heroism

4. What character in history was an outstanding example of heroism?
     a. What motivated her/his heroism?
     b. What do you think was the source of her/his heroism?
     c. Just genetic? Inspired by someone in childhood? Religion? Patriotism? Love?
5. Does everyone have the power to be hero? Is a coward the opposite of a hero? 6. Can military training turn the ordinary into a hero?

7. Here are quotes on heroism taken from this link: https://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/about/Heroism/#ixzz6PJWhyj3G

Referring to the three following quotes, what is the part of the quote that seems especially important to you? Why?  Is there anything in the quote you disagree with?

a. “There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.”

By Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

b. “Heroes aren't born, but they are created in times of strife and struggle. Everyone is capable of being a hero in their own way, often without even knowing it, they are a hero to those around them.”

Author unknown

c. “A hero is not a movie character. Hero is an ordinary person who finds the strength and courage to persevere and keep moving in spite of all the obstacles.”

By Anurag Prakash Ray

8. What did you find most meaningful about tonight’s discussion? What will you remember most about it? Considering how tonight’s discussion went, what might have made it better? Did you learn anything from tonight’s zoom gathering that we might keep in mind to make future meetings even better?                  The End