Why Rocky is a hero
The reason Rocky is such a hero to many people is because it is a believable story
The tag line for the movie “his whole life was a million-to-one shot” connects with people on all levels, not just the high social classes.
Rocky demonstrates that if you out-work your opponents, you can and will achieve success.
Rocky is the realization of the ideal hero, of the dedicated heart, and of the commitment to succeed.