Cogburn is a similarly doubled-sided character: initially dissolute, drunken and inclined to a quiet life, he still proves worthy of the moral challenge that comes knocking at his door, not so much mending his ways as demonstrating that heroism can be found fully-formed in unassuming vessels.
They changed both law and policing, he believes, but most of all, they demonstrated the heroism and political sapience of the Queen.
From a footballer to pipers, to men who were born in Scotland and then fought for their new countries of Canada and New Zealand, every one of Scotland's Victoria Cross winners demonstrated remarkable heroism.
"He demonstrated extreme heroism," the chief said.
The Boy Scouts of America presented Peddle Smith with the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms, one of the Boy Scout's highest honors, which is awarded to members who demonstrate unusual heroism and who risk their own safety to save a life.
A Chinese tabloid condemned Sweden for trying to "demonstrate its diplomatic heroism by 'saving the bookseller'".
Before the novel ends, however, Dimitri demonstrates his true heroism, his loyalty, his pure heart.
Boles's fight is also notable for its demonstrated drama and heroism.
From the initial skirmishes at Lexington and Concord to the bravery and heroism demonstrated in the mountains in Afghanistan, the fighting spirit of the American soldier is incomparable.
There will never be a full accounting of the heroism demonstrated by gay Americans in service to this country; their service has been obscured in history.
Most wrote that Berkman's action had proven this; while Berkman may have demonstrated a certain heroism, in all other respects his attempt was a "total failure".
