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 11…

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