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American Hero

            Every child has fantasy's of being a super hero and leaping tall buildings in a single bound or staring death in the face everyday and somehow finding a way to escape. All of these imaginative thoughts have been derived from the past literary works by the great writers of the early American literary period. These early writers entered society into a world of action and adventure, where one can see spectacular events unfolding through the eyes of a notorious man of courage and feel as though they are defending there country or saving the woman they love. Though the modern heroes are much more popular than classic American heroes, the modern hero has rooted from these same literary works which once amazed people in the days of old. Because of its popularity, the public pores into movie theaters to see movie-remakes of renown literary works. Natty Bumppo was the first true recognizable American hero. He was looked up to by the masses and is still a popular symbol of the classic hero. Just as Natty Bumppo was the popular hero of his time, Indiana Jones is still the favorite of millions today. Indiana has overshadowed Natty's success but still contains many of his attributes. The characteristics of the American hero are similar in both Indiana Jones and Natty Bumppo. "An American novelist, travel writer, and social critic, James Fenimore Cooper is regarded as the first great American writer" (Groliers NP). "Cooper began writing at age thirty to demonstrate to his wife that he could write a better novel than the one he was reading to her" (Encarta NP). "In proving this he soon became one of the most successful writers of his time. He was famed for his action-packed plots and his vivid, if somewhat idealized, portrayal of American life in the forest and at sea. He is most noted for the writings of the Leatherstocking Tales. The Leatherstocking Tales are a series of five novels that constitute an epic of the American wilderness.


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1. JFK American Hero 20pg.

After researching popular culture I have decided to analyze a true American hero, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. ... Many people of my parent's generation look up to Kennedy and realize his true importance as a real American hero, especially the African-American population. ... John Fitzgerald Kennedy truly is a twentieth century American hero. ... He was an exceptional writer, but not a true American hero. ... For me to prove that Reagan was a true American hero would have been easy. ...

  • Word Count: 5770
  • Approx Pages: 23
  • Grade Level: High School

2. The Real Meaning oF A Hero

The hero's do their work on the field and on the court. ... The most common form of these is a sports hero. ... Next, there are civilian heroes. ... The fact that a simple New York mayor could lead America through one of the most difficult and emotional draining periods of its time adds testimony and conviction to his love for his country. Also, not only to blacks but other minority groups as well, Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, by their will and determination have paved a way and a new era for Americans. ...

  • Word Count: 605
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3. Heroes

Who is your hero? ... They are looked up to and respected and they are the main interest in the society today because the media is a major aspect of American peoples" lives. ... Americans consider athletes and celebrities their heroes because they are talented in what they do and in a lot of cases they are good looking. The media plays a major role in why Americans often turn to athletes and celebrities as their heroes and role models. ... This has some dangers because this means that American people depend on the media way too much. ...

  • Word Count: 1565
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4. Heroes

"Heroes" Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and many other comic book heroes have become some of America's heroes, but what about the real heroes? ... The reason that this memory from such an appalling incident is that it brought America back. ... They helped lift the morale of so many New Yorkers and also so many, if not all, of America. ... They gave not only myself, but also all of America, the feeling that made this land of the free, free. Hope, faith, courage, and bravery set these people apart and are the symbols of America's strength and valor. ...

  • Word Count: 577
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  • Grade Level: High School

5. Personal, National and International Heroes

However, what is consistent with each of these heroes? ... By analyzing the characteristics of heroes on a popular, political and personal scale, it will be shown that what all heroes provide is a sense of security for all to take comfort in. ... A political hero offers the very same kind of comfort a superhero does. ... This of course made Dent the perfect hero for Gotham to idolize. ... The warmth and comfort that a child is submerged in right from birth can be thought of as the most protective barrier in existence surpassing even Captain America's shield or Iron Man's armour. ...

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6. A Classic American Hero

One characteristic that shows that Huck Finn is a classic American hero is his sense of escape. ... Escape characterizes Huck Finn as a classic American hero. ... Huck's sense of individuality characterizes a classic American hero. ... Huck is a classic American hero because he expresses a sense of freedom. ... Huck is definitely a classic American hero....

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7. A Classic American Hero

One characteristic that shows that Huck Finn is a classic American hero is his sense of escape. ... Escape characterizes Huck Finn as a classic American hero. ... Huck's sense of individuality characterizes a classic American hero. ... Huck is a classic American hero because he expresses a sense of freedom. ... Huck is definitely a classic American hero ...

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8. American's Hero

No matter what your past is in Hollywood you can be America's hero by committing an act of patriotism. ... Wolmac was around during the time when they imprisoned Sean Connery for stealing some of America's greatest secrets. ... What exactly is a hero? ... Heroism is all over America right now because of our recent tragedy and people like fire fighters and policemen are being recognized as outstanding heroes all over but especially in New York. ... Super heroes in America always have a positive demeanor and are always doing something good for someone or the country. ...

  • Word Count: 2669
  • Approx Pages: 11
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  • Grade Level: High School

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