A hero is a goddam stupid thing to have in the first place and a general block to anything you might wanta accomplish on your own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bangs critiques the hero figure as an obstacle to independent action and personal goals.
- In plain terms
- Heroes get in the way of getting things done on your own.
- What can you take from it?
- Hero worship can hinder personal agency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need heroes?
- How do heroes affect you?
Another view
Heroes can inspire positive change and collective action.
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