The American Hero
The American self-image is a much-argued subject. As a result of this the image of a hero is also a standard. It is standard according to the view that this American society has on people. The way we judge others and ourselves has a lot to do with what society has elected. If society picks large, thin and good-looking people to be what is considered successful, then those who fit the traits are going to be successful. A hero, however, has his or her own qualities. A hero can be the boy next door, or a person who is not that important to anyone. In the movie Casablanca,…
