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One For the Murphys – Hero Post – By Audrey

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I think there are two heroes in One for The Murphys, and they are Julie Murphy and Carley. These two characters have done the most things that make me think they are heroes.

To me, a hero isn’t simply someone who does a good deed. The deed they do has to have a personal effect on me or someone I care about. In One For the Murphys, I think that a hero should have a good effect on one of the main characters. So although the dad in the story, Jack Murphy, is a fireman, I do not think he is a hero in this story because he does not have a heroic effect on a main character.

The first one is Julie Murphy because she helps people. Not just that, but Mrs. Murphy always cares about people even if they are mean to her. For instance, when Carley was rude in the beginning, she didn’t yell at her. She wants to know everyone’s story and she is one of the most understanding characters I know. For example, when Michael Eric got punched by the kid on the street, Mrs. Murphy comforted her son. Also, when Carley ran away, Julie went out to look for her and took her back in. Even just having the courage to host a foster child is heroic, because it is helping a needy child and she is doing what is right no matter what others say. In my opinion, doing what is right is always the most heroic action.

I think the other hero is Carley for many reasons. Sure, she can be rude and a joker, but there are some moments where she acts hero-like. Plus, she comes from a hard background, which means that she will still have some pain in her from before. This can cause some emotional aggression and sadness in people. But she was brave in that situation, and she got through it, which to me makes her a hero. Also, when Michael Eric got a seizure, she stepped up to help Julie with the Easter Baskets and putting the boys to sleep. She actually cares for Adam, Daniel and Michael Eric. Even though Daniel can be a brat, she doesn’t lose it with him.

In conclusion, out of all the characters in the book, I think that these two characters are the heroes because of their love for the other characters and their bravery.

Heroes in One for the Murphys -Jane

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Who do think are the heroes so far in One For The Murphy’s and why?

I think Mrs. Murphy is a hero because she took Carley into her home even when she had three kids already. She also has a good heart and doesn’t lose patience with her. Mrs. Murphy never gives up on Carley even when she is a handful. Even though it may not seem like it, Carley is a hero as well. She helped get Michael Eric to the hospital when he was having a seizure by calling 911 and answering their questions about the situation. She was very nice to him afterwards when she gave him Mr. Longneck. Even small things like that, can make a difference.

One for the Murphys – Anna

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Who do you think the heroes in One for the Murphys are so far?  

I think the hero in One For The Murphys is Carley, because when Michael-Eric went to the hospital she helped Adam go to bed and make him feel comfortable. Carley also washed the dishes and set up the Easter Baskets. She is very mean or sassy sometimes but she is really mature in front of Michael Eric and Adam. These are the reasons I believe that Carley is a hero.

One for the Murphys – Heroes – By Ibrahim

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I think that Carley is a hero in One for the Murphys. I think she shows this when she took care of the boys while Mrs. Murphy was with Michael Eric. She cared for Daniel even though he was not nice to her. Carley was strong even when Dennis beat her and her mom betrayed her. She trusts her mom even with all of her faults. Carley has the power to ignore other people when they annoy her instead of getting angry. Mrs. Murphy is also a hero. She took Carley under her wing and gave her everything to make her comfortable and happy. She was strong when Michael Eric had a seizure, and trusted Carley with her house and sons. She bought her new clothes for school and even made an Easter basket with things that Carley. Mrs. Murphy and Carley share a few qualities, like how they can they can think under pressure. Overall, these two characters have proved to be heroes in the story.