Was Ray Kinsella a triumphant hero who dared to live his dreams, or merely an insane lunatic who blindly followed voices that could only be heard within the confines of his mind? Although either of these theories could be argued successfully, the idea that this intrepid man was indeed a hero is supported by a list of characteristics that generally indicate a classical hero. In the movie, Field of Dreams, Ray Kinsella was introduced to …showed first 75 words of 1068 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1068 total…for what the mysterious messages meant, he was able to reconcile with his father and come to peace with himself. Though Ray Kinsella fit the general characteristics that describe a classical hero, he also demonstrated heroism in many other ways. He was honest, noble, caring, compassionate, and humble. It is important not only to judge heroism by a generic list of characteristics, but also to examine the character and intentions of an individual as well.