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* Myth/KingArthur is the TropeCodifier of this trope for Medieval England, as well as the BigGood. The Knights of the Round Table also qualified for any tale that focused on them as they lived up as paragons of chivalry by defending the weak and standing for justice. They might as well as be considered the superheroes of their time period.
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* Myth/KingArthur is the TropeCodifier of this trope for Medieval medieval England, as well as the BigGood. The Knights of the Round Table also qualified for any tale that focused on them as they lived up as paragons of chivalry by defending the weak and standing for justice. They might as well as be considered the superheroes of their time period.
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* As long as he's sane, Keiichi Maebara from ''VisualNovel/HigurashiWhenTheyCry'' takes up takes role as (according to Rika and Hanyu) he is the "piece" that brings change to Hinamizawa. Because Hinamizawa is a village so traditionalist and unchanging that its people have begun to stagnate, it is very important that he comes and stirs up their preconceptions - in particular, changing the ostracising attitude that many have towards the Houjou family.
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* ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_HsjpSVaI Holding Out For A Hero]]'' by Bonnie Tyler is all about this, a song dedicated to good guys.
* Mentioned in Blues Traveler's "Runaround," as its lyric imply that characters can do right by anyone else.
-->''Like a bad play where the hero's right\\
And nobody thinks or expects too much''
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* The word "Hero" comes from Myth/ClassicalMythology. It was [[TropeNamer derived]], from [[WorldsStrongestMan Heracles]], however, serious ValuesDissonance kicks in because while many did slay horrible monsters that threatened the people, the heroes from Myth/ClassicalMythology could be just as bad as their [[JerkassGods Gods]], since they were free to do what they want.
* Myth/KingArthur is the TropeCodifier of this trope for Medieval England, as well as the BigGood. The Knights of the Round Table also qualified for any tale that focused on them as they lived up as paragons of chivalry by defending the weak and standing for justice. They might as well as be considered the superheroes of their time period.
* Robin Hood fits this role among the Merry Men in nearly every adaptation, since he is the plucky rebel leader who steals from the rich to give the poor.
* The [[KnightErrant Bogatyrs]] from Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales were the Slavic equivalents to the Knights of the Round Table: legendary warriors that protected the land from monsters, beasts and invading steppe hordes.
* Myth/SaintGeorge is one of the most iconic examples of this trope in Christian tradition: a brave knight rescuing a princess from the dragon. Something so simple, yet it's extremely influential in encapsulating classical heroism.
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* The eponymous character of the ''ComicStrip/{{Popeye}}'' comic strip is this. He is a very noble (but ignorant) being and is very loyal to his girl Olive Oyl and will give anyone the benefit of the doubt, even his rival Bluto.
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[[folder:Roleplay]]
* Neil Sinclair of ''Roleplay/SurvivalOfTheFittest'' is arguably ''the'' hero of the series. He might not always make the right calls, but he's about the only character who retains his moral high ground throughout the game, and strives ceaselessly to save as many people as possible. He has the distinction of being the only character ever to form an effectual pro-escape group. [[spoiler:Which has a good chance to have ''succeeded'', cliffhanger and PyrrhicVictory notwithstanding; if nothing else, it's the closest the students have ever come to beating the system]].
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* Romeo Montague from ''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet'', who did it all because he fell in love with a girl and wanted to do everything and anything he could to be with her, including having a SecretRelationship.
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[[folder:Music]]
* ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_HsjpSVaI Holding Out For A Hero]]'' by Bonnie Tyler is all about this, a song dedicated to good guys.
* Mentioned in Blues Traveler's "Runaround," as its lyric imply that characters can do right by anyone else.
-->''Like a bad play where the hero's right\\
And nobody thinks or expects too much''
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Myths & Religion]]
* The word "Hero" comes from Myth/ClassicalMythology. It was [[TropeNamer derived]], from [[WorldsStrongestMan Heracles]], however, serious ValuesDissonance kicks in because while many did slay horrible monsters that threatened the people, the heroes from Myth/ClassicalMythology could be just as bad as their [[JerkassGods Gods]], since they were free to do what they want.
* Myth/KingArthur is the TropeCodifier of this trope for Medieval England, as well as the BigGood. The Knights of the Round Table also qualified for any tale that focused on them as they lived up as paragons of chivalry by defending the weak and standing for justice. They might as well as be considered the superheroes of their time period.
* Robin Hood fits this role among the Merry Men in nearly every adaptation, since he is the plucky rebel leader who steals from the rich to give the poor.
* The [[KnightErrant Bogatyrs]] from Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales were the Slavic equivalents to the Knights of the Round Table: legendary warriors that protected the land from monsters, beasts and invading steppe hordes.
* Myth/SaintGeorge is one of the most iconic examples of this trope in Christian tradition: a brave knight rescuing a princess from the dragon. Something so simple, yet it's extremely influential in encapsulating classical heroism.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Print Media]]
* The eponymous character of the ''ComicStrip/{{Popeye}}'' comic strip is this. He is a very noble (but ignorant) being and is very loyal to his girl Olive Oyl and will give anyone the benefit of the doubt, even his rival Bluto.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Roleplay]]
* Neil Sinclair of ''Roleplay/SurvivalOfTheFittest'' is arguably ''the'' hero of the series. He might not always make the right calls, but he's about the only character who retains his moral high ground throughout the game, and strives ceaselessly to save as many people as possible. He has the distinction of being the only character ever to form an effectual pro-escape group. [[spoiler:Which has a good chance to have ''succeeded'', cliffhanger and PyrrhicVictory notwithstanding; if nothing else, it's the closest the students have ever come to beating the system]].
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[[folder:Theatre]]
* Romeo Montague from ''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet'', who did it all because he fell in love with a girl and wanted to do everything and anything he could to be with her, including having a SecretRelationship.
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