Katniss
The definition of a hero can vary greatly. According the article titled "Characteristics of a Hero" written by Aparna Jadhav, there are many different kinds of heroes with varying qualities. Ten significant characteristics of a hero stated in the article are:
1. Bravery
2. Courage
3. Determination
4. Dedication
5. Endurance
6. Perseverance
7. Valor
8. Selflessness
9. Sacrifice
10. Humility
Katniss certainly displays certain characteristics from the list, in fact, she displays almost all of the above qualities. The only one that she does not possess is Valor. Valor is defined in the article as "To be bold enough to stand against the wrong when no one can show true heroism". Katniss wishes to stand up against President Snow, but does not in the movie. Katniss shows bravery simply by going into the Hunger Games. The article defines courage as by saying "You need the courage to fight a situation no matter how bad it is. Heroes have the fear of losing but they also have the courage to drive away that fear". Katniss easily exhibits courage because she pushes away her fear of dying and gains courage to fight her way to become a victor in the Hunger Games. Katniss shows determination, dedication, and endurance by not breaking down during the Hunger Games and having some faith that she can become a victor. She exhibits selflessness and sacrifice by volunteering for her sister when she was chosen to be in the Hunger Games. She did not even think twice about it, therefor exhibiting humility. Katniss certainly fits the article's definition of a hero, and most likely everyone who watches the movie's definition.
1. Bravery
2. Courage
3. Determination
4. Dedication
5. Endurance
6. Perseverance
7. Valor
8. Selflessness
9. Sacrifice
10. Humility
Katniss certainly displays certain characteristics from the list, in fact, she displays almost all of the above qualities. The only one that she does not possess is Valor. Valor is defined in the article as "To be bold enough to stand against the wrong when no one can show true heroism". Katniss wishes to stand up against President Snow, but does not in the movie. Katniss shows bravery simply by going into the Hunger Games. The article defines courage as by saying "You need the courage to fight a situation no matter how bad it is. Heroes have the fear of losing but they also have the courage to drive away that fear". Katniss easily exhibits courage because she pushes away her fear of dying and gains courage to fight her way to become a victor in the Hunger Games. Katniss shows determination, dedication, and endurance by not breaking down during the Hunger Games and having some faith that she can become a victor. She exhibits selflessness and sacrifice by volunteering for her sister when she was chosen to be in the Hunger Games. She did not even think twice about it, therefor exhibiting humility. Katniss certainly fits the article's definition of a hero, and most likely everyone who watches the movie's definition.