"Superman as the Essential American Hero" comments

  This article has the same topic as the last one"The American Mythology" . It talks about the impact that superman or [superheroes] bring to America. "Superman has a distinction of being a hero recognized throughout the world as America's greatest icon. And despite being over seventy years old and now only seen as part of a large group of heroes he has endured as being something different. " This sentence is guides the article topic. No matter how long superman has been around, he will always be remembered in every American's mind. After that, the writer started to describe why Superman's behavior is influential. He saved an innocent woman from death. However,matter is there is a conflict and the laws of the government.  That is why his influential behavior shows that he will do some provocative things like dare to challenge the government's corruption, and to inspire the confidence of the people.      "The superman of this age would take on crime lords ....." this shows that the writer wants to talk about the corrupt behavior of the American government at that time, as well as the peoples' fear of the government. This is all of those because of the Great Depression. Therefore, Superman came to help people pass through the Depression time. It's focus is related to a living flag, "superman always uses his immense strength and super-intelligence to solve problems without leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. " This point reminded me about "American Dream". These two topics want to tell people to look on the bright side    World War II also brought a bad time to America. "Superman was there to give them hope and inspiration as they faced the greatest evil the world had ever seen"author wrote.  It can be found, Superman brought a thoughts in all aspects of 'social justice and moral'. "The change in Superman's character reflected the change in the nation, no longer were Americans tough and rebellious, World War II had placed America in the role of international peace keeper." This view explains the changes in the United States. "Superman continued throughout the Cold War set in his ways, and often criticized as being out of date." I think this view might means some Americans still want to keep a old way of thinking about their lives or what they think the USA should do.