A6 - RIHLA #11

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1a. What I believe makes someone a hero is when someone gives, but not recieve. They overcome obstacles to survive and to rescue others. People look up to them because of their heroic actions. The people who we decide to celebrate depends on what everyone values as a hero. Maybe someone want to celebrate a hero who has changed the world forever and passed on a legacy to today's generations. Maybe others want to celebrate someone who is helping our world become a better place today (and is doing a good job of it). Or it could be as simple as someone who provide a helping hand for a charity or a important gig.

1b. No, not all people agree on who should be considered a hero/saint/etc., because they have different beliefs. of who the hero/saint/etc. should be. (Look at part 1a.)

2. It's easy to tell who "good" people and heroes are during their lifetime because they have a different way of thinking then now. Opinions on Joan of Arc changed because now everyone have different religions on who they worship. Some may think her actions threatens the people from Church, but if they learned more about her, their point of views may change. High expectations arise and people change. The world changes with them.

3. Yes, it's fair to revise how we feel about historical figures based on new evidence. It's our choice to do whatever we want. We can look ignorant if we form an opnion based on old information. They may not be accurate anymore. Although there is a point that may contradict this. New information can be rumors or can be fake. We need reliable sources in order to make a real opinion.

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