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American Hero Project: Frontiersman

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 .

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American Hero Project: Frontiersman

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  1. American Hero Project: Frontiersman By: Mona Narumi, Alex Wyatt, Folasade Bamimore, Jenny Neese Period 1, December 2, 2013

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

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

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

  5. Ben Franklin's 13 virtues • Temperance - discipline • Frugality - waste nothing • Industry - Lose no time • Justice - be fair

  6. American archetype American values • Puritan Work ethic (frontiersman are hard workers, relates back to self-dedication) • Predestination (frontiersman seek their own opportunity)

  7. 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

  8. In Today’s Culture Soldiers • 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)-adventurous Hunger Games-Katniss • Katniss fights to bring home pride to her town • Volunteers- courage and opportunity • Stays in competition- dedication • Clever tactics- intelligence • Journey- adventurous The 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

  9. 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.

  10. Works Cited 1. First Flight Shrine: Outer Banks internet inc.Web 2013. 27 Nov. 2013 http://www.firstflight.org/shrine/charles_lindbergh.php 2. Charles Lindbergh Biography. Spirit of St Louis 2 project. 2013. Web. 27 Nov.2013 http://www.charleslindbergh.com/history/ 3. Ryan Scott. "Corporate Philanthropy & Volunteering Blog." Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.; A Day of Community Service. Causecast, 8 Jan. 2013. Web. 30 Nov. 2013. 4. "Underground Railroad." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Jan. 2013. Web. 01 Dec. 2013. 5. "Kerri Strug (1996)." - Greatest Summer Olympic Moments. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2013. 6. "Σεπτέμβριος 2013 - Λόγιος Ερμής | Η γνώση ξεκινάει με την αναζήτηση..." Σεπτέμβριος 2013 - Λόγιος Ερμής | Η γνώση ξεκινάει με την αναζήτηση... N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 7. "Brain-Training To Improve Memory Boosts Fluid Intelligence." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 06 May 2008. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 8. "Charles Lindbergh Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013.

  11. Works Cited Cont... 9. "Find & Book a Course." Ski Adventures. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 10. "Katniss Everdeen Katniss." Katniss. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 11. "Live a Life of Courage." Netiv RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 12. "Mine Lucy Pevensie Screencaps Aslan Movie: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie: Prince Caspian Movie: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader." • Mspevensie •. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 13. "My Daguerreotype Boyfriend." My Daguerreotype Boyfriend. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013. 14. "WWII Soldiers Standing In A Flag Draped Sunset – SIlhouette." The Daily Sheeple. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013.

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