Essay Question: Heroes Reflect the Best and Worst of Human Nature Introduction It is true that heroes reflect the best word, the thesaurus! and the worst of human nature. The themes of how compassion after destruction translates into love and sacrifice to survive portray the best and worst of human nature. Repeat?. The novel Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and the film Frozen directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee both explore these themes. In both texts, it is clear that a hero portrays the best and worst of human nature. Theme 1 To understand that heroes reflect the best and worst of human nature, it is important to know how compassion after the worst destruction translates into love. In the novel Ender's Game, when Ender understands the bastards enough to destroy them, he loves them. While talking to Valentine, Ender states that "when [he] understands [the enemy] well enough to defeat him... [he] loves [them]." The use of diction, such as “truly understand” and “love,” inserts positive connotations and symbolism to emphasize the positive aspects of human nature. The moment he destroyed them, Ender "truly" understood them; then he feels compassion towards them and saves them, showing compassion and love. This contradicts the idea that Ender is “a (reckless) killer” (p. 65), like Peter. On the other hand, the annihilation of the bastards portrays the worst of human nature. The belief that “the only power that matters… [is] killing and destroying” (Graff), foregrounds pain and the annihilation of human will. The card uses a strong denotation to increase the negative power to destroy. Ender explains to Valentine: “I destroy them. I make it impossible for them to hurt me again”, this explanation... in the center of the paper... reinforces the desperation of the situation. The depiction of murder, selfishness and deception – and, ultimately, the need for sacrifice – reflects the worst of human nature. It is clear in the movie Frozen that sacrifice for the survival of others, and the necessity of that sacrifice, reflects how heroes portray the best and worst of human nature. Conclusion It is clear through the analysis of Ender's Game and Frozen that heroes reflect the best and worst of human nature. The two themes of how compassion after destruction translates into love and sacrifice to survive portray this. Ender and Anna's compassion, love, and sacrifice for survival show the best. While destruction and the need for sacrifice – in which hatred and annihilation manifest themselves – show the worst. In conclusion, it is obvious that heroes reflect the best and worst of human nature.