Research Paper on:
Human Experience and Heroism

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hero can recognize basic human values which are being ignored and feels the need to defend them against adversity. The body of a hero is the action element which separates  heroes from the rest of society. Heroes create positive actions in defence of basic human values despite the inaction of those around them. Modern day examples of real heroes can  be seen in the lives of: Hiltgunt Zassenhaus who at the age of seventeen refused to raise her hand and speak "Heil Hitler" during the beginning of the Third Reich  regime; Dietrich Bonhoeffer who also opposed the Nazi regime by protecting the Jews and conspiring to assassinate Hitler who eventually killed Bonhoeffer because of his involvement; and Jimmy Carter, who  saw the injustices against African Americans in Georgia in 1962 despite legislation which ruled otherwise and decided to enter the political race to try and force humans to work together  to attain a world of peace and justice. While theories of heroism are still being debated, Carl Jung believed that the psychological archetype of hero and warrior has always existed  and always will exist in the collective unconscious of humans. The quality of the strength of individuals to overcome adversity and popular opinion continues in many aspects of culture and  is used to inspire generations such as the inspirational messages found in Rainer Maria Rilkes "Letters to a Young Poet" in which he asks that writers always follow their inner  feelings. Overall, heroism is found in many forms but mostly it is found in people who not only intellectually are able to recognize injustices in the world but also are  able to take action to defend human values and morals. Heroism and Humanity A common definition of a hero can be considered as an individual who unwaveringly embodies the characteristics