Mel Gibson as a Genuine American Hero in The Patriot

In a period of warfare, brutality, and injustice, when no hope is left and optimism is evanescent, a miracle is the only uplifting means that would suffice. That miracle, perhaps, could be a hero. A hero is someone who others look up to, admire, or respect because of his or her outstanding qualities and achievements. A hero is a person who helps others find their way when they are lost and makes people realize their …showed first 75 words of 817 total…

…showed last 75 words of 817 total…strives honestly and wholeheartedly to be a beneficial man. Even though he has some imperfection in him, he endeavors to mask those errors. Seeing the good and bad in a hero, however, provides a balanced perspective. Martin, a widow and father of five, exemplifies, by the end of the movie, the persona everyone strives to be. As Colonel Tavington once said in The Patriot, Martin is “quite impressive for a farmer with a pitchfork” (The).