Oprah Winfrey is one of the most respected women in the world and whom I consider a hero because she is cultured, courageous and humble. Some people might think that a hero is a strong person who enjoys fame and a high position in society. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a heroine is “a woman of remarkable courage or ability, admired for her courageous deeds and noble qualities” (Heroin, 2013). From my perspective, a hero is a selfless leader who possesses courageous and noble qualities. , in-depth knowledge and who is committed to carrying out specific humanitarian tasks. These traits of a hero would leave the imprint of his successor to influence the world in a positive way. Thesis: Oprah Winfrey remained a hero to many people because of her dedication to being an independent, volunteer, and compassionate woman. Oprah Winfrey, born January 29, 1954, is an American television presenter of African origin. She lived with her mother and suffered physical and mental violence, she fled at 13. just to be freed from teenage imprisonment and sent to live with her cruel father in Nashville (Kirkwood, 2013). This heroine has lived her life and is still living it with great achievements and significant impacts on a global level. countries of the world. Oprah influenced many people who watched her shows by the great deeds she did, by listening to them and helping them. As a result, I chose her because she inspired me to follow her ideas and beliefs to achieve the high standards she achieves today as a humanitarian individual. First, through many steps and serious work, Oprah has become a figure of independence for many women. Oprah's first appearance on television was when she was just 19 years old. She became ...... middle of paper ...... are what makes Oprah Winfrey a hero to many people, including me. Works Cited Burke, E. (2011). Oprah Winfrey Foundation awards Save the Children $1.5 million grant to rebuild Matau Primary School in Zimbabwe http://www.savethechildren.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c= 8rKLIXMGIpI4E&b=6478593&ct=10780921 Paradise Hollywood, (2010). Celebrating Women's History Month: Queen of All Media Oprah Winfrey. Retrieved from http://heavenhollywood.wordpress.com/tag/actress/page/13/Heroin. (2013). In Dictionary.com full version. Retrieved December 9, 2013, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/heroineKirkwood, K. (2013). Business Hero: Oprah Winfrey. Retrieved from http://myhero.com/go/about/xmission.aspOprah (2008). History of Angel Network. Retrieved from http://www.oprah.com/angelnetwork/The-History-of-Oprahs-Angel-Network/2