And now gentlemen, you must have a national hero!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He implies that national heroes are demanded by society rather than naturally occurring.
- In plain terms
- Society demands its own heroes.
- What can you take from it?
- Heroism is often a public demand.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do we need heroes?
- Who decides a hero?
Another view
It downplays individual agency in becoming a hero.
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