Abstract

America is the movie center; it exports a large number of movies every year. The movies win huge box offices through the grand scenes and gorgeous computer generated techniques. At the same time, American cultural values spread all over the world with the movies, among which heroism is a widely publicized theme. The thesis discusses the heroism in the Mission Impossible series. Through analyzing the movies, we can know the historical development of the heroism and its characteristics. On the basis of this, the thesis further discusses the reasons for Americans’ focus on heroism in their culture and its implications to us Chinese.

Keywords: American movie; Mission Impossible series; heroism

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Heroism-1

2.1 The Definition of Heroism-1

2.2 Types and Features of Heroism Movies-2

3. Mission Impossible Series-4

3.1 Synopsis of Mission Impossible Series-4

3.2 Heroism Reflected in Mission Impossible Series-5

4. Reasons for Americans’ Focus on Heroism-7

4.1 Puritanism-7

4.2 Westward Movement-7

4.3 American Dream-8

4.4 Sense of Crisis-9

5. Conclusion-9

Works Cited-11