This iconic image is of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. I view this as being a positive image of American Culture as Hollywood is one of, if not the biggest producers for T.V and Film not only in America but worldwide. The majority of mainstream TV and Film comes from Hollywood this is what gives the place its reputation of being the 'Movie Capital of the World' and therefore, by being so it produces a substantial revenue, which last year topped $10 billion despite the current economic state of America. Hollywood is a very affluent part of America and it speaks volumes for the quality of product that is dispersed to a mass audience, showing how America is the leading force is producing TV and Film. Hollywood has also been known as the 'Land of Dreams' this coincides with the idea of the American Dream, in which anyone is free to achieve their dreams.

I have chosen this image of Captain America to show the negative side of America. The image depicts Captain America in World War II, Captain America is known as a superhero who shows no fear and fights against evil forces for his country, the expectations of an American army recruit. America is a very patriotic country which is often played upon by the government to gather the support of the American people and in some cases like the picture shown above it can be used for destructive means. This image shows exactly how Americans use patriotism to force people to go to war, Capitan America is an iconic figure in America and this image shows him fighting in a war for his country, which could inspire Americans to feel some misguided sense of patriotism and justify going to war, to protect the homeland. Patriotism is a very dangerous word and I feel that this image typifies the danger that it can produce.