Heroes based on true stories usually show great perseverance. Like Malala Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan. She didn't let this stop her and continued to be a powerful voice for education rights around the world.
They are often very determined. For example, like those who fought against diseases, they don't give up easily in the face of difficulties. They are also selfless. Take Florence Nightingale again, she didn't care about the harsh conditions in the war hospitals but just focused on saving lives.
Typically, they are brave. Like Mulan, she was not afraid to face the challenges of war. They are also intelligent. Hermione Granger is a prime example with her vast knowledge. And they often have a strong sense of justice. Wonder Woman is always fighting for what's right.
One characteristic is their growth throughout the story. In 'Sword Art Online', Kirito starts off as a skilled gamer but as he faces more challenges in the virtual world, he grows both in terms of his combat skills and his understanding of the world and the people in it. Another aspect is their relationships with other characters. In 'Attack on Titan', Eren's relationship with Mikasa and Armin is crucial to his development as a hero. They support each other, and at times, their different beliefs and goals create tension, which also shapes Eren's journey as a hero.
Authenticity. Since they are based on true stories, they carry a sense of real - world events and experiences. For example, if it's about a swarm of refugees, the hardships and reasons for their movement are real.
Films based on true stories usually have a connection to real - world emotions. The characters' experiences are often relatable because they actually happened to someone. In 'The Pursuit of Happyness', the struggles of the main character are based on a true story and many people can empathize with his fight for a better life. They also tend to attract more attention from the audience as people are generally curious about real events and the people involved. Additionally, they can sometimes bring about social change by highlighting important issues as seen in 'Erin Brockovich' which focused on environmental pollution and corporate negligence.
These comedies usually have a sense of authenticity. Since they are based on true stories, they can draw on real emotions and experiences. For example, in 'The Blind Side', which is based on a true story, the characters' relationships feel real and the comedic moments come from their genuine interactions within the framework of the true story. The fact that it really happened gives an extra layer of depth to the humor.
They often feel more relatable. For example, in a true - story - based romance, the characters might face real - life problems like financial difficulties or family opposition, which many people can identify with.
They tend to have a sense of authenticity. For example, the settings and events might be recognizable to those familiar with the real - life situations. Like in a manga about a historical event, the details of the era would be accurately depicted.
These films usually have a strong emotional impact. Since they are based on real events, the stories can be very moving, like stories of survival or great achievements. They can make the viewers feel a wide range of emotions from sadness to inspiration.
Many of them aimed to be as accurate as possible in depicting the real events. For instance, in 'Ford v Ferrari', the racing scenes were carefully re - created to match the historical race.