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Myths and Heroes (WHY??? (not new characters (Ancient Greece), the…
Myths and Heroes
WHY???
not new characters (Ancient Greece)
the influence of the dark historical and social context
easy to identify with him (echoes their lives)
can he be saved from his demons or be caught?
Fiction
Eddy Valiant
ugly / fat / alcoholic / depressed
Dr House
a drug addict / a limp / mean
Han Solo
He does illegal business / not trustworthy
Reality
Al Capone
a gangster BUT
climb up the social ladder
The American dream
donates to charities
bribery : corruption
Mr Durant
built the railway BUT
by hook or by crook
intimidated farmers
made false declarations (mileage)
a capitalist : a robber baron
antiheroes : Definition
Why do Americans love antiheroes so much?