The Difference Between Being Famous and Being a Hero

There is often confusion about people who are heroes and people who are famous. Many times people are considered heroes .However this may not always be true. I want to tell you some of the differences between being a hero and being famous.

People become famousbecause they are constantly doing something that the public notices. For example ,famous people can be found in the fireld of acting,movie making ,music,painting or in politics. Their work gets noticed . But they are not all heroes. Some famous people can be heroes just like some heroes can become famous. Being money. Famous people are people who act or sing or do something for money.

Heroes are people who perform acts that help other people and do not expect any reward. Heroes aren't supermen but they aren't just Mahatama Gandhi and George Washington or Mother Teresa. Firefighters and police are everyday heroes who aren't famous but they work hard and save lives. They also risk their lives . Mahatama Gandhi fought for freedom without violence.George Washington also fought for his country. Mother Teresa helped the poorest of the poor. Martin Luther King Junior also used non violence to get freedom for the black people in America and he turned into a famous hero. Abhilasha ,in clas said, Shakespeare was a hero because he brought happiness through a book. I think she is right and I think all authors are heroes.

If famous people were heores wouldn't everyone be? Cartoon characters aren't heoes either . Heroes are willing to give their lives for other people who rely on them . They are also brave , smart and real. Heroes do not wear fancy clothing in real life. Sometimes heroes get rewards like certificates.

Who would you rather be? Famous or a real Hero?


Archana Simha
Grade 4

Indus International School