Heros Why as a society we need them.

Editorial Opinion
By Hawkfan876 - Jan 07, 2010 02:01 PM EST
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Hello Here is a question Have you noticed that every society creates its own Hero's and Villains? It seems the Human race has the need to create beings who exemplify not only the best in us but worst as well. In Ancient societies Gods And Goddesses were created along with human Hero's. A look at Literature through out the ages will reveal many of these. From Hercules to Bat Man. I have thought about this and here are some opinions. Please feel free to comment and point out any errors I may have made.

1- Human Beings have the need to transcend their baser natures. Hero's allow us to have examples of how to live. Villains on the other hand are examples of the worst in our nature. Each are Mirrors.

2- Hero's Like Tarzan, Bat Man and Green Arrow among others. Show us that any one can with self discipline and faith. Can achieve the Extraordinary. That humans are capable of any thing if they believe in them selves.

3- Characters Like Super Man, Wonder Woman, Spider Man and Black Panther among others. Have in Many ways become our Societies Gods And Goddesses. They are to us what the various Pantheons created by ancient societies were to them. They are our ideal and give us hope.


Well there are a few opinions. Please respond. feed back is always good.

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Stumblin
Stumblin - 1/7/2010, 2:10 PM
You're right to a point, but I wouldn't put them on the same pedestal as gods or goddesses. You can say they were hopeful icons during WWII, but after that, not so much. But they are created for kids and adults to learn, be entertained and to just help take a break from the monotonous daily activities of life.
matthewmerlin
matthewmerlin - 1/7/2010, 8:13 PM
Great post, Hawkfan.

The key point that I think is most valuable in your post is this:

Heroes give us examples of how to live.

But this brings up an important question.
How many people actually do it?

How many people change their lives to match the patterns of their fictional heroes?

Not many.

Why?

It feels silly to them.

These aren't real people, after all.

It's the very question that started Movies Make the Man.

What would happen if I did it? If I looked at my heroes and actually followed their examples in the real world?

I'd encourage you to check out my CBM fansite. I think you'll find that you and I are asking the same basic question.

Matthew Merlin
http://www.moviesmaketheman.com


Ryden
Ryden - 1/8/2010, 4:14 PM
@matthewmerlin-I can see your point. We definitley need heroes in comics and film and other media but simply because there are no REAL heroes in the REAL world. the world, sadly, is a pretty depressing place, and a boring oen at that.

But I don't think we should try to be like them, I think that's worship, and I just enjoy reading the comics. Aspiring to be like a God-Like figure like Superman is similar to trying to be a better person and act more like Jesus Christ. Good in theroey, but then we get preachers and delusional people.
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