美国英雄主义论文-OnAmericanHeroisminMovies.doc

Abstract American movie isa kind of important expression of American culture on screens. The popular American heroic movies created many hero figures that became idols in the young. The movies entered into the sprit of American culture, contained the position of cultural values, and reflected cultural characters of individual heroism. The essay will analyze the existent reasons of American heroism , divide the types and characters of American heroic movies according to the themes of cowboy, superman, non-hero, war and scientific fantasy, and conclude the influence on America. Key word s: American movies; heroism; culture 摘要美国电影是美国文化在银幕上的一种重要表达方式。其中广受欢迎的美国英雄主义电影塑造了一个又一个英雄形象,深入人心,成为年轻人追逐崇拜的偶像。电影中融入了美国文化人的精神视野,蕴涵着他们的文化价值立场,体现了个人英雄主义的文化特征。本文将分析美国英雄主义存在的原因,从西部牛仔、超人、非英雄、战争、科幻四个题材来划分美国式英雄主义电影的类型和特点,以及其对美国产生的影响。关键词: 美国电影; 英雄主义; 文化 I ntroduction Heroes enrich the dreams of people , especially of their childhood. W ith the development of the mass media, the movie asa type of important way to express the culture ofone country. In American movies, the kinds of heroes have played a significant role in shaping and showing people ’s value. Meanwhile, they have influenced the path of their lives heD efinition ofH er oism The Meaning of Hero H eroes are the great men or women who have made achievements which were provided the inspiration for the people. S ome are physical heroes; some o