Captain America is a new 2011 film about a young scrawny man who is deemed unfit for military service, volunteers to undergo an experiment for the US army for a Super Soldier Program. By doing this he becomes Captain America and must fight along side his fellow soldiers in war and against other foes.
Character Archetypes
Hero: Captain America is the hero character within the film, he must fulfill a task such as restoring peace/ justice to his country through fighting his enemies. He experiences an initiation which is undergoing the experiment to become Captain America. He is the hero as a warrior because like some super heroes he has god-like powers and must face physical challenges and external enemies.
Devil Figure/ Creature of Nightmare: From watching the trailer I'm assuming the red-faced character who pulls off his disguise is most likely the evil figure within the movie in charge of the army trying to defeat Captain America
Devil Figure/ Creature of Nightmare: From watching the trailer I'm assuming the red-faced character who pulls off his disguise is most likely the evil figure within the movie in charge of the army trying to defeat Captain America
Journey Archetypes
From watching the trailer Captain America is on a journey to save his people and rid the land of danger. The movie is probably set during World War 2 and upon receiving his super powers the hero must stop the evil Nazis enemies, specifically the red-faced figure. Like most super heroes Captain America must stop his enemies in order to save his country and people (a warriors journey to save his people). During his journey the hero goes through an event that marks a change such as the experiment to become Captain America, he also meets a monstrous man, the red-faced figure, and must fight along side his fellow soldiers in the war. Our hero seems to be one of a kind. The hero is special and represents a nation because of his title, Captain America.
Symbolic Archetypes
Light vs. Darkness: Captian America symbolizes the light (hope/ renewal) who is in a fight against the enemies in war who symbolize the darkness (the unknown)
Supernatural Intervention: The weak man is given super human powers or strength to make him Captain America
Red: symbolizes the red- faced evil figure who represents death and anger which reflects his motifs in this movie
White: scientists in white lab coats symbolize creative force. They are the creative force behind the hero.
Circle: the hero's shield, symbolizes perfection- reflects his purpose to rid the land of danger.
Masks: concealment- the red faced figure wore a disguise to conceal his face, his real form which is why we don't really know who he is in the trailer. He wants to hide his identity and actions behind his darkness.
In the trailer there was a short clip of Captain America doubting himself. This is a possible clue of internal conflict within the hero which I think is common among hero's with such big responsibilities. What could have led to that internal conflict? Did the hero experience something that could have led him to question his purpose?
Symbolic Archetypes
Light vs. Darkness: Captian America symbolizes the light (hope/ renewal) who is in a fight against the enemies in war who symbolize the darkness (the unknown)
Supernatural Intervention: The weak man is given super human powers or strength to make him Captain America
Red: symbolizes the red- faced evil figure who represents death and anger which reflects his motifs in this movie
White: scientists in white lab coats symbolize creative force. They are the creative force behind the hero.
Circle: the hero's shield, symbolizes perfection- reflects his purpose to rid the land of danger.
Masks: concealment- the red faced figure wore a disguise to conceal his face, his real form which is why we don't really know who he is in the trailer. He wants to hide his identity and actions behind his darkness.
In the trailer there was a short clip of Captain America doubting himself. This is a possible clue of internal conflict within the hero which I think is common among hero's with such big responsibilities. What could have led to that internal conflict? Did the hero experience something that could have led him to question his purpose?
When looking at eternal conflict, From what I can tell from the trailer is that just the amount of pressure on one man seems to subdue him. Through out the trailer you hear many men in military uniform saying how Captain America is the best thing to ever happen in warfare. I think that having so much expected of you can make you crack, which is why someone so incredibly capable of amazing things like Captain America, would doubt himself. Most heros seem to second guess themselves, and it seems like an important archetype to show the audience that these amazing heros are people too.
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