英语专业毕业论文 Heroism in American movies.doc

Heroism in American movies 姓 名 翁慧玉_ 201009084_ 学 院 ___英语学院_____ 专 业 商务英语_____ 时 间 2011年12月29日 Heroism in American movies Abstract: America builds a remarkable movie industry through tremendous movies, and creates many typical American heroes on screen. Hollywood movies play an important role in American life, so we can strengthen our understanding to American culture through it. The essay links the heroism in American movies to American culture. Firstly, the introduction to American heroism opens a prologue. Then, the essay begins to introduce the history of heroism in American movies and characteristics of it. After that, analysis of heroism is made. Finally, there comes to the conclusion. Contents: Introduction The History of Heroism in American Movies 3. Characteristics of Heroism in American Movies Individualism Democratic Spirit Salvation American Dream and Spirit 4. Analysis Crisis Consciousness Humanity Inclusiveness 5. Conclusion 6. References Introduction Movie is an art, which can deliver the spirits of different societies and reflect various cultures vividly. America has a leading role in movie industry, so movie is an effective way to show the rest of the world American culture. Heroism, the most obvious feature in American movies, has a great impact around the world. Many people get hope and courage from those heroes to overcome difficulties and this kind of movie direct our way to the uncertain future. In order to understand this topic well, one concept should be made clear, that is heroism. In Oxford Advanced Learner’s English-Chinese Dictionary (7th edition), it reads that: heroism is very great courage. In Webster’s New World Dictionary (3rd college edition), it says that: heroism is the qualities and actions of a hero or heroine, bravery, nobility, valor, etc. The History of Heroism in American Movies The history of heroism in American movies can trace back to Westerns in the American