Essay+Sample

 According to [|www.dictionary.com], a hero is a person distinguished by exceptional courage, admired for his/her brave deeds or noble qualities.

An unsung hero is a person who maintains the qualities of a hero, but isn’t necessarily recognized or celebrated for their efforts, their courage, or their contributions to helping others. Often times, their good deeds go unnoticed, although many people may benefit from their kindness. They act altruistically, considering others more than themselves, and help out their families, communities, and in a larger sense, the planet. They are people who innovate and think up new possibilities to make others’ lives better.

 Taryn Davis shares many qualities of an unsung hero. For example, she spearheaded a project to provide a source of comfort for widowed members of the military. This shows that -she has incredible fortitude and compassion for those who have lost a loved one. Moreover, she also shows fidelity to her country by joining the Navy, as she came from a military family. This further shows that she has a depth and insight into the lives of those veterans who have fought for their country, and understands the depth of loss. // Allusion- reference to an outside source/literary work // Much like the unsung heroes who died at the Battle of Gettysburg…my hero may not have been given accolades for her efforts, but much of her efforts will last for generations. Similar to the nurturing and generous tree in The Giving Tree, my hero has provided tirelessly, at the cost of him/herself, so that others may be happy Akin to the tireless efforts of the pyramid builders of the Old Kingdom in Egypt, Along the lines of the tragic tale of “The Little Mermaid”