Heroes and heroines conversation questions

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Heroes and heroines

• What is a hero for you? Do they exist?
• Not every heroic person or organisation is famous. Can you think of any examples?
• What happens to people when they become heroes? In what way do they change? In what way do our expectations of them change?
• Can you think of any heroes who have suddenly become villains because of scandals? If they had been “ordinary people” would they have had the same problems?
• Many sports stars are heroes. Should they live their lives differently because they are heroes? Why? Why not?
• What do you think of the salaries sporting heroes receive?
• Do you have any personal heroes? Why?
• Have you ever had a personal hero who let you down in some way?
• Would you like to be a hero? What sort?

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