"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles". - Christopher  Reeve ("superman")


I think the quote is saying that any one can be a hero.
You just have to work hard to achieve you goal. I agree with the quote, because I think my dad is a hero he worked hard for his family. He found work when no one would give a 16 year old a job, so yes I believe a hero is some one who endures overwhelming obstacles.