The Symbols And Similarities Of Captain America And Theseus

Throughout human history, heroes have served as symbols of hope, sacrifice, and inspiration. Modern superheroes and ancient Greek heroes inspire societies with their impressive and heroic feats. Theseus and Captain America are no exception, they are legendary heroes of major significance. Captain America and Theseus symbolize a hero’s importance through their similarities and differences. They both sacrifice their lives for others safety, are symbols and champions of their people, and teach different life lessons in their stories. A similarity Captain America and Theseus share is how they sacrifice their lives for other people’s safety. In the movie Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America must crash a bomber plane to prevent†¦show more content†¦Therefore, Captain America’s actions and choices turned him into a heroic symbol for his people. In the book Mythology, Theseus was praised as a champion by the people of Athens, because he rid of the bandits, â€Å"Greece rang with the praises of the young man who had cleared the land... he was acknowledged as a hero† (150). Like Captain America, Theseus has become the champion of his world. He was recognized as a hero for his brave deeds, and becomes a symbol of hope. Captain America and Theseus each are champions of their world and symbols of strength, another important factor of the hero. They also teach different lessons of life through their story. The story of Captain America teaches about the need for courage, while Theseus’ story teaches to not jump to conclusions. In the film Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve bravely decides to sneak behind enemy lines to rescue hundreds of American soldiers, â€Å" ‘You saved nearly 400 men...Your a hero’ † (Captain America: The First Avenger). Steve bravely sneaked behind German lines to release hundreds of men, including his best friend. No other soldier beside Steve would have the courage to perform such a task. Captain America’s story elaborates on the need for courage to perform any dangerous tasks. In the novel Mythology, Theseus’ father kills himself in desperation after seeing black flags of death on Theseus’ ship, â€Å"It was to him the