Essay question: Heroes reflect the best and worst of human natureIntroductionIt is true that heroes reflect the best-chosen word, the thesaurus! and the worst in human nature. The themes of how compassion after destruction translates into love and sacrifice to survive, depict 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 represents 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 buggers enough to destroy them, he loves them. When speaking to Valentine, Ender expresses that "when [he] understands [the enemy] well enough to defeat them...[he] loves them too." Using terms such as “truly understand” and “love” places positive connotations and symbolism to emphasize positive aspects of human nature. By the time he wipes out the buggers, Ender “really” understands the buggers; he then feels compassion towards them and saves them, showing compassion and love. This contradicts the idea that Ender is “a (reckless) murderer” (p. 65), like Peter. On the other hand, the annihilation of the buggers represents the worst of human nature. The belief that “the only power that matters… [is] to kill and destroy” (Graff) foregrounds the pain and annihilation of the human will. The card uses strong denotation to reinforce the negative power of destruction. Ender explains to Valentine: “I destroy them. I'm making it impossible for them to hurt me again,” this explanation...... middle of paper ...... reinforces the hopelessness of the situation. The depiction of murder, selfishness and deception – and ultimately the need for sacrifice – reflects the worst in human nature. It is clear in the film Frozen that the sacrifice of others' survival, and the necessity of that sacrifice, reflects how the heroes portray the best and worst of human nature. Conclusion It is clear from 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 show this. The compassion, love and sacrifice for Ender and Anna's survival are the best. While destruction and the need for sacrifice – in which hatred and annihilation are manifested – reveal the worst. In conclusion, it is obvious that heroes reflect the best and worst of human nature..