Unlikely heroes rise from "summary" of The Black Swan by Mercedes Lackey
In a world where power and strength are revered above all else, it is often the most unlikely individuals who rise to become heroes. These are the ones who do not fit the traditional mold of what a hero should be, who do not possess the physical prowess or noble lineage that is typically associated with greatness. Instead, they are the ones who possess a different kind of strength – a strength of character, of resilience, of compassion. These unlikely heroes may come from humble beginnings, facing adversity and hardship that would crush lesser souls. They may be overlooked or underestimated by those around them, dismissed as insignificant or unworthy. But it is precisely their perceived weaknesses that ultimately become their greatest strengths. It is their ability to endure, to persevere in the face of overwhelming odds, that sets them apart. In "The Black Swan," we see this theme played out time and time again. From Odile, the young woman who is forced to flee her home and masquerade as a boy in order to survive, to Elric, the orphaned ...
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