Being an established playwright,Bernard Shaw is also famous for his flippant denunciations of Shakespeare as a literary saint.Their works are often found to bear similarities to some degree.This article illuminates th...Being an established playwright,Bernard Shaw is also famous for his flippant denunciations of Shakespeare as a literary saint.Their works are often found to bear similarities to some degree.This article illuminates the androgynous women in two plays seem to have nothing in common,Man and Superman by Shaw and Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.It is argued that these two protagonists,Juliet and Ann Whitefield,are endowed with androgynous mind by taking initiative in marriage while remaining femininity as well.展开更多
Viewing the American heroism as an essential part for social development, this paper reveals how Superman movies explain the American heroism and how they impact the audiences. Among five Superman movies, Superman: Th...Viewing the American heroism as an essential part for social development, this paper reveals how Superman movies explain the American heroism and how they impact the audiences. Among five Superman movies, Superman: The Movie is a remarkable terrific film with great story and acting. For the most important part, this movie introduces clearly about the American heroism. Superman movies reflect the idea of American heroism including mission and achievement of hero, goodness of soul, individualism, self-confidence, defender, strength, and courage. With the examples, the paper explores the American heroism in Superman movies and the influences of them on the audiences.展开更多
To solve the philosophical question of what is the human being's essence, Nietzsche gives his answer in late 19 th century that the essence of human being is self-transcendence. Human being is a bridge. One side i...To solve the philosophical question of what is the human being's essence, Nietzsche gives his answer in late 19 th century that the essence of human being is self-transcendence. Human being is a bridge. One side is animal, and the other side is the higher level spices—superman. Nietzsche points out that people should finish their self-transcendence through the process of three metamorphoses of spirit and then to superman stage. During this process, Nietzsche compares three metamorphoses of spirit to camel, lion, and child. Child is the sign of arrival of superman. Superman is the symbol of ideal life, for which Nietzsche pursuits.展开更多
文摘Being an established playwright,Bernard Shaw is also famous for his flippant denunciations of Shakespeare as a literary saint.Their works are often found to bear similarities to some degree.This article illuminates the androgynous women in two plays seem to have nothing in common,Man and Superman by Shaw and Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.It is argued that these two protagonists,Juliet and Ann Whitefield,are endowed with androgynous mind by taking initiative in marriage while remaining femininity as well.
文摘Viewing the American heroism as an essential part for social development, this paper reveals how Superman movies explain the American heroism and how they impact the audiences. Among five Superman movies, Superman: The Movie is a remarkable terrific film with great story and acting. For the most important part, this movie introduces clearly about the American heroism. Superman movies reflect the idea of American heroism including mission and achievement of hero, goodness of soul, individualism, self-confidence, defender, strength, and courage. With the examples, the paper explores the American heroism in Superman movies and the influences of them on the audiences.
文摘To solve the philosophical question of what is the human being's essence, Nietzsche gives his answer in late 19 th century that the essence of human being is self-transcendence. Human being is a bridge. One side is animal, and the other side is the higher level spices—superman. Nietzsche points out that people should finish their self-transcendence through the process of three metamorphoses of spirit and then to superman stage. During this process, Nietzsche compares three metamorphoses of spirit to camel, lion, and child. Child is the sign of arrival of superman. Superman is the symbol of ideal life, for which Nietzsche pursuits.
