Analysis Of Hail The Conquering Hero

During the time of conflict and misery, warfare is the ultimate last resource governments are forced to resort to due to taxing implications economically, politically, and socially. Hence, enthusiasm for the war is important in order to ensure victory. The horrible and destructive nature of warfare discourage many, thus, there are many efforts that are being employed by the government to uplift the war-weary public. Hail the Conquering Hero is a prime example of Hollywood and government collaboration to make the war more appealing to the public by selling the war in a comedic criticizing way. Therefore, Preston Sturges created a film that is reliable and satirical by glorying the concept of hero worship and war through satirical comedic depictions

For instance, when the town people is gathering around Woodrow’s house to drum up publicity for his campaign the people naturally assumed that there are thrilling stories from his many advantages. This conveys that in order to be considered a hero some form of heroic deed that is life threatening is what defines a hero. Woodrow upholds those beliefs deeply and that he isn 't qualified to be the hero because he didn’t place himself in a life threatening situation. When in held sight Woodrow moral compass already qualifies him as a hero. Woodrow has the quality to be a leader which deems him to be a hero. Despite, his narrow beliefs of what defines individuals to be a hero, Woodrow exhibit many of some defining qualities of being a hero. For instance, throughout the film, everyone is being caught in blind worshipping of a “hero” when they themselves don’t even know what makes a hero. The hero isn’t made instead they are forage from many trials and tribulations. Everyone is caught with the hero worshipping craze after the war and is more susceptible to believe and are less cynical. Hence, people are more incline to believe that anyone can be a

The hero knows the there are more than about the glory and heroic deeds. Heroism is a lifestyle and commitment. Heroism is a vague term in that many being a hero can mean many things and represent different things. To them what they did wasn’t an act to prove themselves of their heroism. Instead, it is their duty to themselves and to their countries. For instance, Bugsy also joined the army, but like Woodrow, he was discharged to his chronic hay fever. Through Bugsy Sturges is trying to establish the difference between what it means to be an actual hero or a wishful hero. Bugsy one wanted to be a hero because he wanted Libby and the glory that comes with being a hero. However, to Woodrow joining the army isn’t about the glory, fame, or even the girl. He is doing it for his father and mother. He wants to be a strong respectable individual like his father. Despite, his less than honorable discharge he wasn’t lead astray even through all the temptations that the Sergeant and his Marines tempt him with. This just indicates that there is more to being a hero than simply doing something What does it mean to be a hero? Heroism can’t be confined to one set defined definition. Instead is a forever evolving term that change as society changes. Since it seems it isn’t the actual individuals that are labeled as the hero that are setting the standards to what it means to be a hero. Instead, society deems itself