In the essay, "A Comparative Study on Heroism in Shooter and Water Margin," by Xiahong Wei and Jian Xu, published by Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Wei and Xu compare how cultural background can affect the two types of heroism shown in the films Shooter and Water Margin. Wei introduces the paper by explaining how movies are so strongly rooted to each respectful culture and that they are more of a representation of a culture instead of a mode of entertainment. Wei and Xu address viewing films that reflect one’s country can help people comprehend contrasting cultures and advance intercultural communication. Wei compares the two cultures by first describing the American film Shooter. It is about a man that is an expert sniper and protects the president of the United States but is hunted down after being framed of killing the Ethiopian archbishop. Bob Lee then then is hunted down by the FBI and tries to find the truth of what really happened. Wei and Xu addresses that Shooter is a typical American hero movie because it contains a soldier who is strong and does not associate himself with any groups; which is common in individual heroism. Wei indicates that individual heroism shown in American films is not only there for entertainment but also a representation of American culture. Heroes such as in Shooter are strong, brave, courageous, and wise. Through these characteristics is Bob successful in achieving the impossible. Wei analyzes the individual heroism by explaining that it has a big effect on how Americans dress, educate, and behave on an everyday basis. He indicates that American people believe to be a special group of people blessed by God and that they have the right to do anything they want to do because human rights and freedom are crucial. The people of America are all based on a individualistic mindset and even in their jobs they try to increase their network for selfish individual purposes. They display a life of in