Heroes and Role Models: The People We Admire
I think that it is important to make a distinction between some heroic figures that we value and the role models that have impacted our lives. What are the characteristics that differentiate heroes from people who have acted as role models for us? How do heroes and role models affect our behavior and the way we relate to the world? People tend to idealize their heroes and believe that heroes live in a world of perfection. I recall the candlelight vigils and the mou ing that marked the death of singer John Lennon in 1980.