American Hero Project: Frontiersman

By: Mona Narumi, Alex Wyatt, Folasade Bamimore, Jenny Neese

Period 1, December 2, 2013

Universal Thematic Frontiersman are driven by the pursuit of hometown glory and the passion to give back to those they love.

Thesis

The American hero Charles Lindbergh demonstrates that the frontiersman possesses both courage and dedication to bring national pride and hometown glory.

Frontiersman• adventurous• dedicated• strong moral and ethic• intelligence• courageous• nationalist• opportunist

Ben Franklin's 13 virtues

• Temperance - discipline

• Frugality - waste nothing

• Industry - Lose no time

• Justice - be fair

American archetypeAmerican values • Puritan Work ethic (frontiersman are

hard workers, relates back to self-dedication)

• Predestination (frontiersman seek their own opportunity)

History Informs the Narrative• America wanted to surpass Europe

aviation• ‘a nobody’ flew solo capturing hearts of

many americans• gained global status• Economically improved U.S industry• future foundation for aviation

In Today’s CultureSoldiers❖ Fight to bring national pride❖ Value country❖ Military attitude- strong morals and values❖ Military tactics and strategy- intelligence❖ Out on the job for a while/away from family- dedication❖ Take risks (new country, violence)-adventurousHunger Games-Katniss ★ Katniss fights to bring home pride to her town★ Volunteers- courage and opportunity★ Stays in competition- dedication★ Clever tactics- intelligence★ Journey- adventurousThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Narnia- Lucy➢ Discovers wardrobe and fights for kingdom- courage➢ Stays on mission to defeat White Witch- dedicated➢ Grasps the opportunity to come into Narnia➢ Follows rules- strong morals and ethics

Reimagining the Thesis...★ shows that frontiersmen are present in

everyday life, and reflects the Hero’s Journey.

★ This type of American Hero promoted nationalism and still brings pride to the nation today.

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