What type of hero is Smithy?
What type of hero is Smithy? In class, we've talked a lot about Smithy being a hero. Clearly he is one based on his kind actions and humble temperament, but we haven't talked much about what type of hero Smithy is and when he becomes one. In my mind, the term hero is subjective and varies from person to person and situation to situation. In general, it's a person that puts good out in the world no matter what. Smithy definitely does this, from being hit by a truck and still helping Carl despite his injuries. He rescues a child from a storm and faces allegations of molestation without being confrontational. To the people who meet him on his journey, he is definitely a hero, impacting them in huge ways. To these individuals, Smithy may seem almost like an epic hero, swooping in to help them when they need edit most. But, to those who hear about him and his actions through word of mouth and media he is a local hero, because he hasn't directly impacted them so ...