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When you ask most people what traits they look for in a hero courage and bravery both seem to come to mind. “Those who do not know fear are not really brave, for courage is the capacity to confront what can be imagined.” Although most people think that bravery and courage are synonymous they are very different; this is true in both doctors and the firefighters who tried to save my sisters life. Although, when we say a person knows no fear most people think brave, I believe this perception is wrong. Bravery is a far more admirable characteristic than to be reduced to having no fear. Courage is knowing it can be done and with the risks taking the chance. Bravery is not always being fearless, but sometimes facing thos