Superman: My First Super Hero
Although there have been many influences in my life, including familymembers, friends, as well as literary figures, that have all helped toshape my character and values, the one that comes to mind the most is myfirst hero as a child, Superman. To me, he was the epitome of super-hero.He was tall, handsome, strong, courageous, and possessed super strength andx-ray vision. However, more importantly, he was just. I knew that an actor played Superman in the movies, and therefore Iwas not so naive as to confuse the character of Superman with the actor,Christopher Reeve. I worshiped 'Superman' and never gave a second thoughtabout the actor. When the news of Mr. Reeve's accident hit the media, Iwas saddened, but nevertheless, still did not give much thought to the man. I know it sounds selfish and shallow, but what I remember most is being
He faced theoutside world and invited it to join him on his journey, a journey filledwith pain and tears, triumph and hope. What good could possible come of this if he lived. Why' Well, because when life isn't going myway or when I've suffered great disappointments, whether in myself or otherpeople and I'm tempted to throw a tantrum or wallow in self-pity, thethought of Mr. " This "justness" of character was the catalyst for his spirit. Reeve passed away, again I felt ashamed. It would have been so very easyfor him to give up and hide away from the world. But more than being brave andstrong, Christopher Reeve was "just" - he was just himself - true to his"self. But he didn't, and to quote a cliche, 'he turnedtragedy to triumph. WouldI have been that brave' Could I be that brave' I ask myself that questioneveryday. My televisionscreen glared his image back at me from a recent interview concerning stem-cell research. He was a handsome movie star living an envious lifeand then in a flash, his life changed. After all,what a burden, not only for Mr.
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