Common themes across these materials emphasize that heroism is defined more by character than by fame. Key traits include:
: Structural guides or examples of American Hero Definition Essays that contrast the selfless American hero with the "tragic hero" found in classical literature. File: american.hero.zip ...
: Documentation of real-life heroism, such as the story of Henry Johnson , a segregated WWI soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. Common themes across these materials emphasize that heroism