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Of course, we all during our times of adolescence and wonderful youth have developed a symbolic and immensely tolerated bond between our comic superheroes. Of the numerous include superman, wonder woman, and defiantly the heroic stature of Spiderman. Who could let the images of the gallant spider man rescuing innocent soles from inevitable death? The “friendly neighborhood” super hero not only represents justice bound within superhuman form, but also a lovable and sensitive individual (as seen in the three current movies). It is these traits and countless more which define the ultimate figure America has come to adore so.

On the topic of Spiderman, the factual story discussed in this entry concerns an innocent five year old boy from Brazil completing the task of saving a newborn baby from perilous danger as would the renowned spider man. The entry was located in the “Global Voices Online” blog and was titled “Brazil: 5 years old boy dressed as Spiderman saves baby”. Ironically, both the boy and Spiderman are credited with similar achievements in similar fields plus they apparently share the same tastes in apparel style. The sequence of events concerning this child hero were perceived to be as such: at the moment, a dynamic fire raged in a neighboring house to where the emerging “Spiderman” resided; the courageous youth was clothed in a spider man costume and yelled “I’m Spiderman” before taking a suspenseful leap into the burning structure. Later, he emerged from the rubble holding a one year old infant. The youth was only a mere five years of age; a worthy candidate for a praised award of some sort. His name was Riquelme and should as his more fictional counterpart, represent justice, heroism, courageousness, and many other terms affiliated with this unbelievable feat.

Although Riquelme is defiantly regarded as a hero, heroic deeds are a common scene. Although they be not of such a life threatening stanza, they are nonetheless still significant in an affected individual’s perception. Heroism in its strictest sense may be seen to represent any act be it great or small that impacts in a favorable product. I have become victim to many acts of heroism as portrayed through the actions of my friends and family. Personally, I view my parents as heroes; they are constantly offering help and support directed towards my every day life. My friends are likewise always present to provide emotional support whenever I may require it and to this, I return the favor. Many people are heroic; it is not of legitimacy if an individual may be perceived as a heroic figure solely due to an ability to be compared to Spiderman. People who are able to be compared to superheroes are still truly heroes, but people who lovingly assist in day to day matters still should be considered for the title. They have still donated their time and effort to a wonderful cause and are therefore classified accordingly.