The events portrayed in Stephen Crain’s “The Mystery of Heroism” show that Fred Collins is indeed not a hero. Crain implies this when he writes: “‘I can’t!’ he screamed, and in his reply was a full description of his quaking apprehension.” (Crain n.pag.). Here Collins walks away from a dying soldier in a moment of hesitation. Heroes do not walk away, they always help people in need which directly contrasts with Collins’ actions. Crain further proves that Collins is not a hero when he writes: “Suddenly there was an oath, the thud of wood on the ground, and a swift murmur of astonishment among the ranks. The two lieutenants glared at each other. The bucket lay on the ground empty.” (Crain n.pag.). Collin’s mission has failed when he comes back
