When we hear about heroes we automatically remember our childhood and the many figures that represent heroes in our lives. In a fictional world, when we think of “heroes” or “gentlemen,” we stereotypically constitute characters like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman. Some even imagine a knight in shining armor riding into the sunset or walking through fire to save them. It's amazing to think that every time life gets tough we can create the illusion of another world. Luckily, in the real world, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. We have heroes in everyday life, whether they do the simplest thing or the most magnificent thing. In the essay “The Power of Context” by Malcolm Gladwell, he presents the story of Bernhard Goetz, a man tormented by the fear of crime in the city of New York where he lived. Goetz finally snapped and shot four thugs on a train. At the time, Goetz was considered a hero for eliminating some of the neighborhood's problems. But later, when crime decreased, Goetz was called a criminal for his actions. Likewise, in “The Naked Citadel” by Susan Faludi, it also presents the heroic deeds of Shannon Faulkner, a young girl who challenged the all-male politics of the one hundred and fifty year old citadel. To some, Goetz and Faulkner are heroes, but to others they might be perceived as other wise men. Heroes are the people who make a difference in any way they can, no matter how big or small. We need heroes in every aspect of our lives; whether we need saving from a big dilemma or a shoulder to cry on, a hero is someone who is always there. A hero is needed most when everyone else is afraid to stand up for justice, but there is one brave person who is willing to do so. We need heroes first and then... middle of the card... me, simply taking action and not following everyone else's weak actions. Just as Faulkner was not afraid to break the Citadel's cycle of all-male politics. While Faulkner and Goetz may not seem like much of a hero to some people, the fact remains that they weren't afraid to break the rules and be the hero their communities desperately wanted. Heroes are needed in every aspect of our lives. If we didn't have the rights of heroes, our outlook on life wouldn't be the same. Nowadays, parents tell their children to dream as big as they can and to simply believe that one day their dreams will come true. If we didn't have heroes who achieved their dreams, those kids wouldn't be motivated to achieve them. Just as Shannon Faulkner had the courage to buck the odds and enter an all-male Citadel, many girls will have the courage to do the same.