Heroes and heroines conversation questions

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?
 * What makes a hero a hero?
 * Which superhero do you want to be?
 * What are some problems with being a hero?
 * Who are some (choose nationality) heroes?
 * What are the benefits of being a hero?
 * What's the difference between a hero and a fool?
 * Why do people need heroes?
 * How do heroes change the world?