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Black Hawk Down: A True Hero

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The first image in your head that symbolizes a hero is exactly what Black Hawk Down embodies. The Director; Ridley Scott captures the supernatural qualities the U.S soldiers possess during the battle. An epic should embody an exaggerated hero while narrating the deeds and adventures of a particular society. Black Hawk Down exaggerates the soldiers larger than life, emphasizes determination for battle no matter the location and shows the survival of the people who rely on the hero.
The U.S military known for their bravery, courageous and heroic deeds, they seek to bring justice in every corrupt place to carry out the beliefs of America. Collectively the U.S military acts as a hero that is exaggerated and larger than life. How is it possible

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