An idolized common person who does his best to make a difference in this world is considered a hero. They are idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities. Today heroes truly lie in one's beliefs. For one, a hero can be a normal human being, for another this man or woman means everything to them and is truly admirable for every little thing they do. Heroes are seen differently whether it is fiction or non-fiction, but whether a true hero or a fake, that hero will remain in someone's heart as a person who changed something in someone in a significant way. In the stories “Ranch Girl” by Maile Meloy, “The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich, and “The Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie, the heroes are seen from three different perspectives that give a simple word hero in three different definitions that show different heroes in the world. These three stories show a different meaning of the word hero showing a true and deep meaning of the word hero. Through these three stories, a hero is seen as a soldier fighting for freedom, a courageous person fighting for what he believes is right or even as an ordinary father fighting for his child's education. change the result. To be able to properly understand heroes, distinguishing true heroes from warforged is a must. In the story “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich we see the common vision of a hero. Lyman, one of the main characters in Erdrich's story, is an ordinary boy who lives on a reservation. Through his words, readers see how Lyman misses the friendship of his closest brother, Henry. Lyman writes that he and his brother spent countless hours in the Red convertible and after returning from the fire... middle of paper... it makes me understand from the heart what a true hero can be. Alexie sees his father as the hero he wants to be and idolizes him beyond belief and gains the will and power to learn to read on his own. Father figures can have a real impact on their children, and it is shown here that a true hero can be anyone, even if it is their own blood. Throughout life, it is decided who is considered a hero. The choice of a hero can be any: a fireman, a police officer or even an ordinary postman. Regardless, a hero is someone who tries to make a difference in this world. Through "The Red Convertible", "The Ranch Girl and "Superman and Me", you see three different perspectives of the heroes. The heroes are chosen based on people's beliefs, but this can vary based on opinions from different perspectives. heroes are decided by people and in the end that hero will be there to save the day.