An Example Of A Hero: Angelina Jolie

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Kamryn Barnett
12/15/16
period 7 Angelina Jolie

I believe that Angelina Jolie is a hero because of her heroic traits. Although she has many heroic traits the two that stand out to me is her kindness and generosity. Angelina grew up as a happy kid. Since she was always so happy as a kid then she was always positive and

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