From the article œLeatherstocking in Nam, briefly describe the components of the hero journey and discuss its connection to Platoon, Ramboo II, and Vietnam. How does the article use the myth to explain the hero aspect of each film?

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From the article œLeatherstocking in Nam, briefly describe the components of the hero journey and discuss its connection to Platoon, Ramboo II, and Vietnam. How does the article use the myth to explain the hero aspect of each film?

One aspect of the war in Vietnam is the way the frontier hero myth of American culture has played a role in our thinking about Vietnam. From the article œLeatherstocking in Nam, briefly describe the components of the hero journey and discuss its connection to Platoon, Ramboo II, and Vietnam. How does the article use the myth to explain the hero aspect of each film? How does the article use the hero myth to explain what happened in Vietnam and how Americans might have understood the war? What conclusions does the article draw about America’s involvement in the war? In your answer, use at least two quotes from the article and explain why you chose them. Does the article offer any insights for your own interpretation of the Vietnam war? Why, why not?

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