Five shared characteristics of heroism

1. Respect

1.1. Value and dignity of human life.

1.2. Risking self-life in helping others.

1.3. Heroic performance on humble tasks of women.

1.4. Carnegie Hero Foundation 1990

2. Original Perspective

2.1. The difference between hero and an ordinary person

2.2. Asking questions and finding answers for them

2.3. Athenians and Present time

3. Admiration

3.1. Bright hero examples who are active with public

3.2. Fame may affect their personality

3.3. The relationship with their relatives or acquaintances

4. Courage

4.1. Accepted signs of heroism

4.2. The claim about not confusing real courage with false courage.

4.3. The risk of death or injury for heroes is not that much important as their mission.

4.4. The mental and emotional stamina to sustain energy and intelligence in facing disinformed people.

5. Faith

5.1. Faith is an essential influencial force.

5.2. Heroic action of Betty Washington

5.3. Choosing to act rather than retreat to make changes.

5.4. "Either you speak out and take the risk, or you die in the cesspool" ("Heroes, Past and Present," 1987, p.63)

5.5. The duties of a heroic woman.