<p>So in an attempt to bring stability and consistency to my essay, I found two effective examples that can fit a lot of prompts, and I spent time to create this essay (not under a time limit) so that I can use it for later essay prompts. Depending on the prompt, I can bend the way I write my examples so they can work. Obviously, these examples won't work for all prompts, but they do cover a wide variety of topics. PLEASE PLEASE critique it!!</p>
<p>Prompt: Should heroes be defined as people who say what they think when we ourselves lack the courage to say it?</p>
<p>Many people believe that heroes are those who can articulate ideas that we ourselves cannot articulate. This is a misconception. True heroes not only speak out in courage, but they also take action beyond mere words. History is a prime paragon of this principle.</p>
<p>As demonstrated by Norman Borlaug, genuine heroism takes the form of great deeds. Often called the man who saved a billion lives, Borlaug spearheaded the Green Revolution of the 1960s. A master plant pathologist, Borlaug researched as a part of the Rockefeller foundation to develop a high-yield and disease-resistant wheat variety for Mexico. This new wheat variety was capable of nearly quadrupling crop yields. After introducing his innovations to Mexico farmers abroad, however, they were able to foster a sixfold increase in wheat yield by 1963. Borlaugs heroism in the form of ingenious innovation was exemplified further when he, in 1965, delivered shipments of his wheat seeds to Pakistan and India, countries that suffered from severe hunger problems. The results were phenomenal. In fact, Indias 1968 wheat yield was so plentiful that schools had to temporarily be used as granaries. With hundreds of millions of people starving, Borlaug exhibited qualities of a true hero and continued to fight the global hunger crisis. Even today, his discoveries live on: according to the Rockefeller foundation, half of the world goes to bed after eating wheat that descended from Borlaugs wheat variety.</p>
<p>Likewise, Jawaharlal Nehru also displays attributes of a true hero. Born in India in 1889, Nehru began his career as a lawyer in England, but ultimately found the profession uninteresting. On a train back to India, Nehru overheard a British general gloating about the Massacre of Amritsar, an incident in which 1500 unarmed Indians were killed and wounded by British soldiers. Thereafter, Nehru, taking a fervent interest in politics and nationalism, rose up to play a key figure in the Indian Independence Movement. While Mohandas Gandhi initiated the cause, Nehru carried it to completion. With dogged determination and indomitable spirit, Nehru persuaded the Indian National Congress to allow himself to draft the Indian Declaration of Independence. Ultimately, Nehrus persistence in the form of nonviolent protests came to fruition when, in 1947, India gained independence from Britain. Nehru, a man with indefatigable drive, stepped out in courage with incredible heroism to stand up for what he believed in. Had it not been for him, Indias independence may never have been reality.</p>
<p>After careful analysis of history, it is evident that true heroes, indeed, are those who act in bravery beyond mere words. The cliche is true: Actions speak louder than words. Heaven knows we need more action today.</p>