The American Moral By Captain America

The American Moral by Captain America Comic book characters can represent more than just a hero and a villain in a story, they can represent the ideals and culture from which the comics originate from. Within the superhero world, cultural freedom, tolerance, and diversity are integrated to define public image and the ideas that are to be projected in the particular context (Arnaudo, 65). One particular superhero that is important in representing the American culture is Captain America. He exemplifies not only what an ideal American should be, but also what the American moral has come to be defined. Captain America symbolizes what it is that American moral represents, through his actions, beliefs, and characteristics. Captain America represents …show more content…
Captain America is the best example of patriotism and propaganda for America. From his characteristics reflecting the American cultural morals to explicit examples in the film showing Captain America as a tool for propaganda for soldiers and citizens. Steve is a symbol for America, he influences the beliefs of those around him while depicting what it is that it means to have an “American moral.” He fights for his country, sacrifices himself, and is loyal to the values that America has to uphold, all the while going through his own journey to become Captain America. “Captain America defends freedom and that is not subject to change, the greater good will always be present and he will always stand by this” (Flanagan, 21). Captain America is the American Moral. He is the physical representation of America’s ideals, customs, and what it means to be an American. Steve holds true to his American morals all throughout his journey, from his beginnings as a weakling to his transformation into a super soldier. Steve Rogers overcomes his own physical weakness to become a proud soldier for his country (Dittmer, 629). Captain America is patriotic, and patriotism is an important facet of American moral because it is this belief in what one’s nation stands for that propels citizens to support their nation and to defend it. In the beginning of the film, Steve is consistently trying to show his support for his nation, from enlisting to supporting troops and the propaganda that is shown in the theatre he attends. When Steve transforms into Captain America he doesn’t lose his sense of patriotism, instead it is still holding strong within him. This stronghold of patriotism and beliefs is what makes Captain America integral in symbolizing American moral. “He stands as the exemplar of a brand of heroism that even