Superhero movies usually revolve around selfless figures who find within themselves the strength to save the planet.
Manhattan liberals will bad-mouth her as a hypocrite who presents herself as a saintly, selfless, caring figure, when in fact all she cares about is her own political advancement.
Even when Phillip is being bathed at the beginning by Olive's capable sister Violet--who seems to embody the sort of selfless, bustling figure that children often find comforting--there is a subtle tremor of something being "off," an undercurrent.
It gives off a selfless image.
Although he has first been represented to us as a kind of Christ-figure, selfless, forgiving and compassionate, we realise with alarm as the book goes on that Myshkin's lack of self-awareness is increasingly destructive for those around.
Really, though, the character, played with his usual fearsome wit by Samuel L. Jackson, is a tried-and-true Hollywood stock figure: the selfless, spiritually minded African-American who seems to have been put on the earth to help white people work out their self-esteem issues.
Entrepreneurs must seek inspiration in Japan's historical figures, particularly bold, but selfless, samurai, he said.
Many would say firemen, police officers, soldiers and other military figures, because all are truly selfless public servants, and definitely fit the description of a "hero".
Think of a person whom you would describe as "selfless" - someone you know, a celebrity, a religious figure - anyone who tends to act for the benefit of others.
If there's one thing people love about politicians and other publicly accountable figures, it's the considerate, careful and selfless way they spend the money that is handed to them by taxpayers.
