Are there any people that you know in our community or within this country who represent the ancient Greek idea of arete which means "a hero who strives for excellence".    According to the idea of arete "through his willingness to fight, the hero protects his family and friends, preserves his own honor and that of his family, and earns his reputation."  

Are there any movie characters today who represent this idea of arete?

My dad takes the idea of arête. My dad always does his best to make sure the family is safe. He supplies my family’s needs. Whenever we need him he is there. He has earned a reputation in my life by being the dad he is supposed to be.