A little boy turned on the television and watched stories of his favorite superheroes. These overrated heroes were known for their extreme strength and their x-ray vision. In the 21st century, after September 11th, the qualities of a realistic hero were reevaluated. With the new and adapted views of a hero, people throughout history were recognized. These heroes, though unable to hand lift a car like Superman, changed the future with their outrageous accomplishments. What were these reevaluated traits that now made an individual a hero? A hero can be defined as someone who puts others before them self. A hero is unselfish and shows great dedication in improving the well-being of others; Clara Barton, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer best portrayed this hero definition.

The brave Clara Barton was known as the Angel of the Battle Field. Born on December 25, 1821, Clara became a teacher at the age...