You know who else sacrificed himself saving the world? And then rose again?
Everyone needs role models growing up, and in a time of crisis everyone needs to turn to someone who is better than themselves. Some folks turn to religion, others turn to fiction. [1] As much as we use the real people in our lives – our parents, teachers, community leaders, I’ve found that fictional characters have imparted great lessons to me which have shaped the kind of person I’ve become.
How do fictional characters shape us, and why? What makes them so different from real people in terms of being a role model? Listen along with me and find out!
And of course, I’d be interested to hear from you – what fictional characters have made you who you are? What lessons did you learn from books, from TV or movies that have helped you become the person you want to be? Leave your story in the comments and join the conversation.
[1] Assuming, of course, that there’s a difference.
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