This is a question asked repeatedly of students.  Why?  Because it exposes a person’s values.  Heros are simply magnified examples of personal success.  Generally, students will choose a person of great fame and fortune simply because of their visibility.  Try following up this question with another:  “What personal strengths make this person a hero?  What person in everyday life reminds you of your hero?”  Questions like these will help the student dissect the attributes that render someone a hero; and assist him in seeing that he, too, can embody hero qualities.