Real Heroes in Literature
Real Heroes in Literature
Course curriculum for exploring the character of heroes in history. Download the following PDFs for learning activities and discussion questions to make it relevant for todays students.
Claudette Colvin
What makes Claudette a hero? Claudette Colvin’s story confirms that heroes come in all sizes, ages, races, and genders. In 1955 at the age of 15 this precociously intelligent, bookish girl refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery Alabama. This occurred almost a year before Rosa Parks, a black woman, made history for her refusal to give up her seat for a white person.
Helen Keller
What makes Helen a hero: Helen overcame disabilities that she was born with to succeed in life. She was a social activist, who demanded rights for all types of people.
Rosa Parks
What makes Rosa Parks a hero? Rosa Parks was a leader in the Civil Rights movement. Her actions began the Montgomery bus strike, which in turn, led to huge court battles and justice for many colored people.
Nelson Mandela
What makes Nelson a hero: Nelson Mandela is a world famous hero, because he spent 27 years in a horrible prison on Robben Island for serving the cause of his people.
Oskar Schindler
What makes Oskar a hero: He saved countless lives by means of his ingenious subterfuges.