4. American Blockbusters under Technological Innovation- 6 -
5. American Movies in the Age of Times- 7 -
6. Summary- 7 -
7. References:- 9 -
Background introduction
1.1 American Dream Introduction
In May 1931, During the Great Depression of the United States, James Truslow Adams[ 詹姆斯·特拉斯洛·亚当斯] proposed an idea of American Dream in the book of American Epic[ 书名：美国史诗] for the first time. The theme in his book is "The American Dream means the better, richer and happier life for all of our citizens than before, which is the greatest contribution to the world’s thoughts and welfare so far". Since then, the American Dream was spread over the United States as common belief from Americans. It can be briefly understood as: In the United States, people firmly believe that the better life they can achieved than before is derived from relentless effort and struggle, but depends on any helps from country, charities or peoples. Because it is not a good way to save him from plight, and that just like a Chinese saying as: Gives the human by the fish to be inferior gives the human by the fishing. This living habit shows the value of self-reliance in Americans.
