Ancient Greek Culture Effect On Modern Culture
Dear Suzan
Yesterday, I attended my nephew’s 7th birthday party. The theme of his party was superheroes, and was amazed at all the children running around in their superhero costumes, acting as superheroes. This got me thinking on how superhero play is one of the most controversial forms of childhood play, as some people believe it stimulates aggression and violence and creates disruptive behavior. However, modern research points out and identifies how important superheroes are, not only to children, but to adults alike.
The effect of ancient Greek culture on modern culture has brought today’s society an endless number of customs and ideas. The most important aspect of Greek culture was the Greek hero. The word ‘hero’ in Greek mythology
describes a man or woman of distinguished ability or courage who is admired for their brave noble qualities and deeds and who is often honoured for their divine nature. Today we think of Spiderman, Batman and Captain America as our modern day superheroes.
By watching a Superhero film leads one to believe that the appeal goes deeper than the basic need of entertainment. People watch superhero characters to cope with human experience through these films and in this way leads to an experience with which people can identify. I believe that people see a part of their own reality in these films through superhero characters. Possibly, this is what makes the character so inspirational and relatable to a person watching a superhero film. People find common ground and identify with superheroes in the way the characters in these films respond to their life-changing experience.
In the movie “Batman Begins”, Batman’s father says to his young son, “Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up.” Normal people go through life with ups and downs. It helps to be reminded that superheroes relate to the struggle.
Yesterday, I attended my nephew’s 7th birthday party. The theme of his party was superheroes, and was amazed at all the children running around in their superhero costumes, acting as superheroes. This got me thinking on how superhero play is one of the most controversial forms of childhood play, as some people believe it stimulates aggression and violence and creates disruptive behavior. However, modern research points out and identifies how important superheroes are, not only to children, but to adults alike.
The effect of ancient Greek culture on modern culture has brought today’s society an endless number of customs and ideas. The most important aspect of Greek culture was the Greek hero. The word ‘hero’ in Greek mythology
describes a man or woman of distinguished ability or courage who is admired for their brave noble qualities and deeds and who is often honoured for their divine nature. Today we think of Spiderman, Batman and Captain America as our modern day superheroes.
By watching a Superhero film leads one to believe that the appeal goes deeper than the basic need of entertainment. People watch superhero characters to cope with human experience through these films and in this way leads to an experience with which people can identify. I believe that people see a part of their own reality in these films through superhero characters. Possibly, this is what makes the character so inspirational and relatable to a person watching a superhero film. People find common ground and identify with superheroes in the way the characters in these films respond to their life-changing experience.
In the movie “Batman Begins”, Batman’s father says to his young son, “Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up.” Normal people go through life with ups and downs. It helps to be reminded that superheroes relate to the struggle.