The Symbolism Of Patriotism In Captain America's Hero

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Captain America’s creation suggests that the hero is only a true symbol of patriotism, a perfect soldier who stands up for everything The United States represent. His birthdate is even July 4th. Besides, the uniform as well as the title do support the idea of the US being the sheriff of a black and white world. The “Superhero movie” label also suggests that there is no plot, or just a shallow one. That the film is nothing more than a story full of explosions as a white American hero full of compassion uses his powers and privileges to defend the one in needs. Or just shows mercy while he needs to neutralize the threat of his beloved country. However, Steve Rogers is a Catholic immigrant from Ireland who grew up in Brooklyn. Though he is white, …show more content…

She doesn't judge or mock Steve for his frail figure before he takes the serum, and can stand up for herself. She doesn't let anyone believe otherwise, especially if the people mocking her are American fresh recruits. Besides, her characterization is historically accurate because English female soldiers were at war before Americans. They fought longer and saved male as well as female soldiers, never quit their posts nor failed their duty. They deserved to be respected because they earned it, and not because it was common sense. However, writing such a strong female character in the early 1940s, making her punch an American soldier for being disrespectful, making her Captain America's love interest, was a daring initiative from both Simon and Kirby. Peggy Carter, this woman in uniform giving orders to male soldiers and showing feelings for Steve Rogers despite his stature, introduces the matter of feminism. She is just as capable as a man, even more so because of the constant criticism and sexism she endures. Yet, Captain America immediately respects her. Both of them are open-minded and tolerant, and while she becomes his love interest and reciprocates his feelings, she is also a soldier and there is a war. Thus, she doesn't let her love get in the way of peace. She is devoted to the cause, insightful and ambitious but still empathetic,

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