Abstract:With increasing popularity of mass media, films have become a significant part of human modern civilized life. Hollywood, the core of the film industry of the United States, produces numerous movies every year and exports them to the world. These movies mainly reflect the numerous elements in America. The most popular and well known to public one is undoubtedly the individualistic heroism. Captain America, one of the most popular movies in America and even the whole world, is a typical representative of individual heroism in American cinema. This thesis mainly intends to analyze American individualistic heroism in many ways by　a case study of the movie Captain America, aiming at making people better understand the culture and values of the Americans. 

Key words: movie; Captain America; individualistic heroism; culture

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction1

2. A Brief Introduction to Individual Heroism...1

2.1 Definition

2.2 Origins

  2.2.1 History

  2.2.2 Culture

  2.2.3 Economy

3. Individualistic Heroism Reflected in the Movie Captain America...5

3.1 A Brief Introduction to Captain America

3.2 Analysis of the Individual Heroism in Captain America

3.2.1 Relentless Pursuit of Personal Fulfillment

3.2.2 Justice and Loyalty

3.2.3 Self-confidence and Courage

4. Impact of Individual Heroism on the American Movie9

5. Conclusion11

Bibliography.12

Acknowledgements..13