What images are associated with the words "hero"? A muscular Hercules saving the world from Hades? A knight in shining armor bravely facing combat? how courage, strength, pride and self-sacrifice are commonly linked to a classical hero. But are these the only characteristics that make someone heroic? A dictionary definition of a hero is "a man of notable courage or skill, admired for his courageous deeds and noble qualities"; however, this is a very elastic definition and there are many other types and definitions of heroes depending on the circumstances. Is there a correct one? Do all heroes share any common characteristics? According to Orin E. Klapp, a hero is “a person, real or imagined, who evokes appropriate attitudes and behaviors” (135). Heroes can be determined and change because of and according to social norms, but at the same time maintain certain traits or perform common actions. Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit, the legendary British thief Robin Hood, and Neville Longbottom from the Harry Potter series all demonstrate that understanding who a hero is involves understanding the situation, his actions, as well as the society to which the hero is introduced. ..Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, is a clear example of an unconventional hero who was nevertheless accepted as a hero in society. The Hobbit is a story set in the fictional land of Middle-earth, where not only humans exist, but also mythical creatures such as dwarves, elves, wizards, and dragons. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who, by instinct, is a creature where comfort and safety are the number one priority, but he also has a curious and adventurous side. This side is highlighted when the wizard Ganda...... center of the sheet ......e_ages/robin_01.shtml>.Klapp, Orrin E. "The Creation of Folk Heroes". American Journal of Sociology 54.2(1948): 135-41. JSTOR. Network. May 1, 2014. .Lundqvist, Ann-Louise. "There and Back Again: The Hobbit Bilbo as Hero." HÖGSKOLANFÖR LÄRANDE OCH KOMMUNIKATION. (2007): 1-19. Network. May 1, 2014. http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:4652/FULLTEXT01.pdf>.Ormond, Richard. "Daniel Maclise." The Burlington Journal 110789 (1968): 684-93. JSTOR. Network. 1 May 2014. "'Robin Hood and his merry men entertain Richard the Lionheart in Sherwood Forest'" Initial teacher training. The National Gallery, nd Web. 04 May 2014. http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/initial-teachereducation/primary/learning/maclise.aspx Tolkien, JRR The Hobbit. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991. Print.