The American culture is very unique in its values and beliefs. Some of the most important are equality, individuality, directness and honesty, practicality, kindness and bravery. These characteristics can be seen in American "myths" that are commonly known, including The Wizard of Oz, Iron Man, and Hunger Games. Each of the main characters in these "myths" embodies at least one or more of the above mentioned values.
But what are the different values of each individual society, and how do they compare and contrast to each other? And do the heroes of the myth embody these values? In her answer, Fatima explained how "Greeks and Indians both value bravery while the French value kindness." Each group of people, each culture, has their own set of standards and values. The United States has some unique values that not all nations or people agree with. American heroes, in stories, and even in real life, represent our country. They show how change is good, how we don't always need to stick to tradition, that we can evolve. This conflicts with other cultures' ways of staying true to their tradition. One "myth" that represents American values is The Wizard of Oz. In this tale, the traits of courage, honesty, bravery, and kindness are seen and emphasized. The main character, or the "hero", Dorothy embodies many of them, and this encourages the audience to be like her, to develop the values and characteristics that are common and make a well put together person. The "hero" of our story represents who we are as a nation, and as a people.
