I. Introduction
A. What makes someone a hero?
B. My mother is my hero.
C. My mother is an archetype and metaphor that is relevant to all of society
D. My mother is intelligent, understanding, and devoted.
II.Intelligent
A. Book Smart
B. Worldly
C. Quick-Thinker
III.Understanding
A. Treats children like equal people
1.Takes our problems seriously
2.Gives us good, non-preaching advice
3.Gives us the freedom to make our own choices
4.Supports the decisions that we make
5.Is still always there to catch us if we fall
IV. Devoted
A. Puts our needs before her own
B. Puts our wants before her own
C. Would risk her life for ours
V. Conclusion
A.My mother is intelligent, understanding, and devoted
B.She is an example of an ideal mother
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