Everyone wants to be a hero; whether they consciously think it or not. We all have a desire to help others; do what is right; and keep people safe. Any act of heroism is done voluntarily and even though it may involve a risk; heroes do not expect to get anything from it except to feel good about themselves. Famous tennis player, Arthur Ashe once said, “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Real life heroes do not wear masks or capes; they do not fly through the air, jump off buildings, or have special powers. They are everyday people like you and me.
The definition of an anti hero is a main character in a story, movie, or…show more content… Captain Jack Sparrow, known as the protagonist pirate in the well-known Pirates of the Caribbean movies, is a great example. Like Montag, Sparrow possesses similar qualities such as self absorption. Whenever it seems like Jack Sparrow is going to help his friends, there is always a benefit for himself in doing so. For instance when Sparrow finds himself in jail, he bargains for his freedom with Will Turner. “I’ve changed my mind. If you spring me from this cell, I swear on pain of death, I shall take you to the Black Pearl and your bonnie lass. Do we have an accord?” Sparrow is concerned with himself first; he is greedy and is usually wandering around without a purpose. Both Montag and Sparrow have little leadership ability, however; they are intelligent and free-thinking. They both have a kind and caring side, and they try to do what is right. Jack Sparrow doesn’t lie and isn’t afraid to admit his faults. “Me? I’m dishonest, and a dishonest man can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It’s the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they’re going to do something incredibly stupid.” Montag and Sparrow are classic