a brave hero, a knight
there are many characteristics of a hero such asBraveryDeterminationLoyaltyCourageDedicationIntrepidityValorSelflessConvictionFocusedGallantryPerseveranceFortitudeSacrifice
ER - 1994 The Gallant Hero and the Tragic Victor 12-21 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M USA:TV-14
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He wanted to be a war hero, and he wanted to cover up his not so gallant actions.
Well, according to the book and the characters in it, even Dally was a hero and was gallant (according to Johnny because of one of his deeds), but I don't think that Bob/Robert did anything that could classify him as gallant. So, he wasn't a hero.
Piety
Gaunt Grouchy Gay Grizzled Great Gallant Gifted Grim Glutton There's loads of these.
Santiago displays almost all of the characteristics on the Hemingway Hero Code
chivalric, or chivalrous (meaning having courage, courtesy, and loyalty, considerate and courteous to women, or gallant)hero (man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities or a person who, in the opinion of others, has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal)chivalric hero: a brave, loyal, courteous, and gallant man of distinguished courage or ability that is admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities or who has performed a heroic, idolizing act
a hero a maiden an enemy a monster
He made a gallant effort.