Have we ever wondered what a real hero could be? The dictionary definition describes a hero as a person who is typically a man idolized for special qualities or things he could have done. Is this all completely true? Can anyone really be a hero without all this? A true hero is defined by his ability to break laws when necessary, not have all the knowledge in the world but is able to apply what he has learned when necessary, and to notice the differences in different cultures and accept them. Anyone can truly be a hero, even in real life. Heroes can be people who simply have an idea and decide to develop and realize it. For example, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were real-life heroes who started out as ordinary people but had a dream and ultimately made a huge difference. Nelson Mandela, a civil rights activist, once said: “We can change the world and make it a better place. It's up to you to make a difference” (Lazaro). Nelson Mandela was trying to say that anyone can make a difference, but it is up to that person or people to make that change. A simple change could make any simple person have a major lifestyle change just because they decided to step up and do something. Furthermore, anyone can be a hero, no matter what their background, they can make even the simplest of changes and become a hero for themselves and the people around them. Enrique's Journey was a book that focused on many different characters as heroes throughout the progression of the story. Within the story, there were many minor characters who played more of a hero than the actual main character. In the story there was a character named Olga. She was a Mexican woman who was sick and injured…center of the card…she is not defined simply by her strength or her appearance; it is also their inner strength and beauty that is truly important. A hero may have many qualities, but when he shows true understanding of something even without proper education, he accepts those around him and breaks the rules when the moment matters most. While there are true heroes, there are also anti-heroes who have qualities opposite to those of the true hero. Furthermore, there are many types of heroes, but a true hero is defined by both inner and outer qualities. Work cited Page Lazaro, Auj. Latinpost.com. Np, 6 December 2013. Web. 27 February 2014. .Nazario, Sonia. Enrico's journey. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002. No. page Press.