1. How did Captain America reflect Growing American Nationalism? By: David Majewski

2. A Somewhat Brief Orientation… Secret Identity: Steve Rogers Originally a scrawny kid looking for a military career, Steve was rejected by the military. However, he was entered into a program that would increase his every attribute with “vita rays”. This turned him into the Captain America we know today.

3. The Last Slide on Orientation… After moving to a military camp, a kid named “Bucky” discovered his identity and wouldn’t tell anyone if he became the Cap’s sidekick. Has a bullet resistant shield in the shape of a discus, and a personal sidearm.

4. HOW Captain America Reflected Growing American Nationalism… His Enemies AND His Lasting Image Well, there’s two reasons…

5. His Enemies (Part One) The Red Skull Put through a program similar to the Cap’s, except he was to instill fear into his victims. Because of this advanced training, Red Skull was destined to meet Captain America head on. However, similar to America’s sentiment’s of being the best, Captain America usually wound up on top. Also reflected growing anti-Nazism in America.

6. His Enemies (Part 1-1/2) In order to present the next villain, Baron Zemo must be introduced… During the closing years of WWII, Captain America and Bucky were attempting to thwart the Baron, but were tossed away during the explosion. Both were presumed dead… Has a similar explanation of nationalism as that of the Red Skull.

7. His Enemies (Part Two) The Winter Soldier. Previously known as Bucky. Bucky didn’t die from Zemo’s explosion. He suffered amnesia and was taken in by Russian General Vasily Karpov. Because of his unstable state of mind, Winter Soldier can be thought of as American fear of domestic subversion.

8. His Lasting Image (Part One) To put it bluntly, his namesake and appearance is nationalistic. There are no Captain Englands or Captain Russias. The thought of Captain America instills a sense that America is confident. Dressed up in a impressionistic suit of red, white and blue. Very fancy.

9. His Lasting Image (Part Two) The Death of Steve Rogers Albeit a shocker, Steve Rogers was killed on his way to a courthouse after revealing he was Captain America. The first choice to replace him was Bucky. Not wanting to take the mantle of his friend, he reluctantly accepted after Tony Stark said, “There must always be a Captain America”. This can be thought of as there must always be an America. As what some call the “Global Policeman”, what would the world end up like without America?

10. The End

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