Rabbit Proof Fence: Hero

hero |ˈhi(ə)rō|

noun

a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities : a war hero.

• the chief male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader is expected to sympathize.

• (in mythology and folklore) a person of superhuman qualities and often semidivine origin, in particular one of those whose exploits and dealings with the gods were the subject of ancient Greek myths and legends.

ORIGIN Middle English (with mythological reference): via Latin from Greek hērōs.

Western Australia, 1931. When A.O. Neville, the government's "Chief Protector of Aborigines", sends Molly (14), Daisy (10), and Gracie (8) to the Moore River Settlement, the girls are extremely unhappy and quickly decide to go back home to their mothers. Trouble arises as the settlement's tracker Moodoo, follows them throughout the underbush of Australia. Led by Molly, who is strong, cunning, and determined, the girls attempt to make their way back home.

In my opinion, Molly is a hero, because she is leading her sister and cousin back home to their mother, therefore saving the girls. Also, she displays courage, by eluding the tracker under the most stressful conditions. Her noble qualities, (strong, cunning, and determined) also qualify her to be a hero. She walked across Australia just to see her family again. This is outstanding and of course, and achievement. In my opinion, Molly is a hero, and should be remembered in history.