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Indiana Jones: An American Romantic Hero

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When we visualize a Romantic Hero we think of love, or a paradigmatic hero such as a Disney hero, or Prince Charming riding on his horse to save the princess. In fact, most believe that a Romantic Hero’s main intent is love. Consequently, they do not strive for love, they actually fear domestication; however, this undesirable interest is often a reward for the Hero at the end. Romantic writers are considered Romantic because they emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism. An American Romantic Hero is purer in motivation, they pursue the thrills from an adventure instead of compensation, compared to a European Romantic Hero. According to a textbook, a Romantic Hero has numerous qualifications required before they're considered an American Romantic Hero. For example, it is a general fact that the Hero must …show more content…

It seems that every trait and quality, an American Romantic Hero is not, are character traits or qualities that exemplify the Hero is morally pure. Clearly, an American Romantic Hero does not seek a reward. Consistently, in the movie, Indiana Jones, Jones stresses “...it belongs in a museum.” This shows he wants to donate his findings to the public, and that he is not searching for money or recognition. American Romantic heroes don’t seek rewards, such as the brave Moana. Instantly, when Moana figures out her island and people are in danger, she leaves, putting her own life in danger. Additionally, Marlin from Finding Nemo goes on an adventure as does every American Romantic Hero, but on his adventure, he looks for his son. Throughout his journey he changed, as do most Romantic Hero on their journey. In the Disney movie Mulan, Mulan changes, she changes her perspective and she physically changes to take her dad’s place. Taking her dad’s place shows she truly cares about her dad. Every Romantic Hero has a motivation, but as we have learned from these character traits, their motives are

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