Abstract
This article combines literature to understand the historical background of the birth and development of superhero movies, and deeply studies the manifestation and development of heroism. The focus of the study is classic superhero movie heroism, including absolute justice hero, dark hero, civilian hero and anti-hero, from personal heroism to team work. Then, combining with the heroism of different styles in American history, this paper analyzes the historical and realistic causes and political reasons behind it, and understands the influence of heroism on culture, thought and behavior.
Keywords
superhero; American movies; heroism
Contents
Abstract I
Contents I
1. Introduction 2
2. The heroism of American superhero. 3
2.1 what is Heroism 3
2.2 What is superhero movie 3
2.3 Heroism in American superhero movies 4
2.3.1 the development of American superhero movies 4
2.3.2 Marvel and DC 5
2.3.3 The early stages of the superhero movie 6
2.3.4 The dark style of superhero movies 6
2.3.5 period of anti-hero and civilian heroes
6
2.3.6 Marvel Cinematic Universe………………………………………... 7
2.4 Heroism in various styles………………………………………………………..7
2.4.1 Captain American………………………………………………………………7
2.4.2 Iron Man……………………………………………………………………….8
2.4.3 Spider Man…………………………………………………………………..9
2.4.4 Anti Hero (The Wolverine, Punisher, Dead pool) …………………………..10
2.4.5 From personal heroism to team heroism………………………………………11
3. The Root causes of heroism in American superhero movies……...………13
4. The Impact of Heroism. 15
4.1 Positive Influences on America and Chin ……………………………15
4.2 Negative Influences on America and China …………………………15
5. Conclusion 16
References 17
