1. What Makes a Hero?
the ability to do something that frightens one:
she called on all her courage to face the ordeal.
strength in the face of pain or grief: he fought
his illness with great courage.

2. What Makes a Hero?
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to
a person or institution: he remained loyal to the
government | loyal service.
Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country,
group, or cause

3. What Makes a Hero?
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it:
Alice was determined to be heard.
he was determined to have his way: intent on, bent on, set on,
insistent on, resolved to, firm about, committed to; single-minded
about, obsessive about.

4. What Makes a Hero?
ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing
courage: a brave soldier | he put up a brave fight
before losing.
courageous behavior or character.

5. What Makes a Hero?
a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility:
it's my duty to uphold the law | she was
determined to do her duty as a citizen | a
strong sense of duty.