The Only Hero

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“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller

Moses, a fine representation of an ordinary person, someone that is afraid and is has no responsibility whatsoever of the luck he has received. He was very fortunate during his early years, by being rescued from death by the Pharaoh. Nevertheless, Moses has many of the most common feelings and reactions a human person has.

The first situation that gave this perception of Moses, was when he runned of fear after killing a Hebrew, “And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known” (Exodus 2:14).
Also, I was very moved, with Moses’ reaction while he talked to God. Like any current human, Moses didn’t believe until he saw “the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush” (Exodus 3:2).
Finally, I believe the finest example of Moses human and believable characteristics, was his questioning. “And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM.” (Exodus 3:13- 3:14).

As I said before, Moses is one of the only or the only character I feel connected with, for his characteristics and feelings. Nevertheless, for the way Moses challenged his fears, took the risks, and strengthened his character, Moses is able to be one of the few figures that break the human disgrace and become heroes.