Chase Ambrose Superman Character Traits

American people, no matter who they are, whether they are rich, famous, intelligent or just an ordinary person, they all share certain values and assumptions because they grow up in one particular country, the U.S. Most American people are familiar with superheroes who are always protagonists and like to help others, these heroes also show their own values and assumptions in the movie, drama, novel, especially in The Avengers. In the movie The Avengers, Iron Man, one of six superheroes, displays the best values and assumptions that discussed in Althen’s article by expressing individualism, privacy, directness and assertiveness, and time. Iron Man perfectly exposes the individualism in his actions and speeches while other superheroes do not.

A hero is universally seen as a selfless individual who puts the needs of others before themselves. Heroes usually hold the same values; honor, nobility, integrity, and strength. Now what happens when a person does not hold those heroic values? What if their motivations did not have good intentions? These are the questions that will be answered using the deconstruction critical lenses. “Today, it is much harder to detach the concept of heroism from morality; we only call heroes those whom we admire and wish to emulate.” (Lebarge web) The Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur has evolved into the modern trilogy of Batman which, when deconstructed, reveals how the selfish motivations of

The most noticeable reason Chase is a compelling character is because he does what he likes despite heavy peer pressure. One thing Chase likes and continues to do is the video club. Bear and Aaron, his football friends turned enemies, constantly tell Chase not to do the video club but he continues to because it is what he likes. Bear and Aaron could possibly even be jealous that Chase isn’t playing football and he is doing the video club instead. The next reason Chase is compelling because he does what he likes is he makes friendships with

The concept of a hero has been around for many generations, and the meaning of a hero is defined in ways people grasp its idea. A hero can be a person who has a superpower and is willing to make a personal sacrifice for the benefit of others or can be an ordinary everyday person who just wants to help people out of his or her own heart. Linda Seger’s article, “Creating the Myth,” tackles the idea of a “Hero 's Myth,” and shows the ten steps of how heroes are transformed from an ordinary person to the Savior. On the other hand, Robert B. Ray piece titled, “The Thematic Paradigm,” emphasizes that in modern films, it is either having an “Outlaw Hero or an Official Hero,” which he uses three stages to demonstrates how they are different each other in the way they perform in the society. Further, the article, “Out of Character: Wonder Woman’s Strength Is Her Compassion - What Happened?” by Stevie St. John, explains how Wonder Woman was viewed as a compassionate woman in the 1940s and 1950s, and in the 2000s she changes into a more violent person. In this essay, I argue that a hero is subjective, and is defined by the villain or event that they had to adapt to suddenly.

His biggest weakness is his inability to connect to others. He often sees this as a good thing, but his inability to form meaningful relationships with the majority of people can sometimes cause issues when closeness and connection are needed. He fakes it and many believe him, but there are those who will be able to pick up on the fact that he wears a very carefully crafted 'person suit'.

The hero I am going to be talking about today is Daniel Larusso. Daniel Larusso is from the infamous movie “The Karate Kid “. “The Karate Kid” is directed by John G. Avildsen and came out around 1984. Daniel is a young boy who has to leave his hometown and move to the big state of California. He is very unhappy and to make matters worse, there are these older boys who decide to bully Daniel. He is being bullied and knows he has to hide it from his mom so she can focus on her job to provide for them. Daniel meets a man who is going to help him overcome his problems and defeat his enemy. Mr. Miyagi is a master at the art of karate and pushes Daniel to try his very hardest and never give up on his goals. Daniel goes through many ups and downs,

American Heroes were inspired by Greek Tragic Heroes, yet both are very different from each other, but American Heroes have very similar traits to those who are Contemporary Heroes.  An American Hero is a person who seeks justice and always defeats the enemy which results in all people having the justice they deserve.  American Heroes also tends to protect all and has the tendency to fall in love with the “ damsel in distress”.  This type of hero goes about his daily life, just like anyone else would, until it is time to fight, and at that time, their “supernatural” powers shine through in their fighting techniques.  On the other side, all Tragic Heroes possess a flaw that will change their life from a life of happiness to a life of pain and despair.   Ordinarily, Contemporary Heroes have nearly the same traits as American Heroes.  Contemporary Heroes save and protect many individuals from violence and harm and lives a normal life until they have to face another obstacle.  Both American and Contemporary Heroes are able to celebrate their victories, while Tragic Heroes can not do so because they are not victorious.

Sporting a fedora, suit and a cigarette in hand, leaning against a wall, the captivating anti-hero stands double crossed in the stereotypical L.A. noir genre. Right in the heat of World War II noir started to rise to the top and become a popular source of entertainment and instant distraction from reality. Many people were drawn to the anti-hero; they were drawn to the flawed characters who were the “heroes” despite their flaws. A hero embodies what people want to be, most consider noir anti-hero’s the same. You can idolize them in a story, but they all have specific characteristics that make the “hero,” themselves, just as vulnerable as everyone else. An anti-hero needs to be layered, complicated, and flawed that pushes the boundaries of what is right and what is wrong. They need an illustrated struggle that builds through growth so as the audience reads they can keep showing optimism for the anti-hero as they try to seek redemption. A novel by James M. Cain, Double Indemnity’s anti-hero Walter Neff has many flaws; flaws that are egotistical and murderous, but also manipulative and powerful. Just like Walter Neff, a recent character that is the epitome of an anti-hero is, Frank Underwood in the show House of Cards. Frank started at the bottom and with his anti-hero characteristics powered his way to presidency putting many morals aside and doing what he thought was the only option to achieve what he wanted. With complex motives, a driven mindset, and no boundaries, the

Scott Vollum, Cary D. Adkinson. The Portrayal of Crime and Justice in the Comic Book Superhero Mythos. College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University, 2003 Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture, 10(2) (2003) 96-108

Mirroring that of a superhero, we analyze specific characteristics in major characters in order to determine whether or not they are good or evil. From the immediate reaction to a character, to their evolution through their conflicts, into the qualities they develop along the way, all the way to their final destination, we use these as a reference of whether they are moral and upright or simply despicable. Ransom from Out of the Silent Planet and Sir Gawain from Gawain and the Green Knights are two prime examples of this. In examining Ransom’s and Gawain’s stories, and through comparing their chief attributes it will become crystal clear the true temperament of both. Immediately, virtue and honor are key aspects in Ransom’s personality.

In the climax of a movie, the main character’s best friend pushes the villain out of harm’s way and tragically perishes in their place. This cliche sacrifice is often what people think of when picturing heroism. However, most modern heroes are not movie stars, instead they are ordinary people, as stated by Philip Zimbardo in a speech on heroism. In the same speech he identifies characteristics of and defines heroes. A modern hero performs heroic acts knowing of the sacrifice and as a service to those in need.

Have you ever heard about superman or sherman alexie alexie they both have ways that they have ways that they are in common and they both have ways that they are different .Why don't we just go find out how they are different and they are alike so let’s go explore a little about them.

I had read this “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie narrative in my high school class last year. We discussed it in class and touched on the main topics. Yet, when I read it over and over this time, I discovered so much more I appreciated about it. Perhaps that I have a “fresh” college mindset that is more open than my wanting-to-be-graduated high school self. Alexie’s story is truly inspiring.

It’s not everyday when superheroes are forced to give up saving people, but this is exactly what happened in Metroville. After a string of lawsuits from unhappy citizens, superheroes are pressured to live normal lives in complete government-funded anonymity. After living fifteen years as a ‘normal citizen’, Bob Parr, A.K.A. Mr. Incredible, is itching to get back into the action. His wife, Helen, A.K.A Elastigirl, would much rather take care of their three children: Violet, Dash, and Jack Jack. When Bob goes behind his family’s back to ‘save the day’, he jeopardizes their lives. Bob is seen as an easy character to relate to- a bored man with the ability to do good but

Through my analyzation of these values, I have assessed the relevance of superheroes in cinema through the impact of American popular culture, the contrast of gender roles, and their impact on children. As a result, society should be gracious toward the immense popularity of superhero films, as they bolster American popular culture and positively impact children from a young age. Although the gender roles might be a bit skewed, many film companies are taking steps to include women in more empowering roles such as Wonder Woman in the DC cinematic universe. Therefore, superheroes in cinema tend to only create and preserve positive characteristics within society, which is glorious in the future of mankind. In closing, I end with the question, “Which superhero best depicts