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Donald Trump is the first mythic hero of the twenty-first century.
That many recoil at this statement does not deny its obvious truth. Heroism isn’t about winning a popularity contest. The modern usage of the term hero has stripped the concept of its former glory. A man who runs into a burning building to rescue strangers may indeed act selflessly and heroically, but his name will not be remembered in years to come.
In the classic definition, the archetypal hero is known by his contemporaries and through the ages. A hero isn’t created by one act of mercy, strength, or sacrifice. Rather, a hero is made over time, despite failures, and through real and symbolic victories. To legitimately claim the status of hero, one must prove himself