Mr. Roberts and American remembering; or, why Major Major Major Major looks like Henry Fonda

Article Abstract:

The novel, 'Mr. Roberts,' by Thomas Heggen exhibits a blend of history and art, which has influenced how Americans remember World War II. Henry Fonda's enactment of the role of Doug Roberts has caused him to be identified with the image of a good American who dies in war. The merging of literary archetypes and the artist produce an analogy in 'Catch-22,' where the protagonist Major Major Major Major bears a striking resemblance to actor Henry Fonda. The stage productions of 'Mr. Roberts' also helped achieve the ideal cultural conflation of American war memories and Henry Fonda as Doug Roberts.

Soldiers, Criticism and interpretation, Performances, Catch-22 (Novel), Mr. Roberts (Play), Fonda, Henry

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'South Pacific' and American remembering; or, "Josh, we're going to buy this son of a bitch!"

Article Abstract:

The musical 'South Pacific' is an American classic that has influenced the way Americans remember World War II against the Japanese through its prominence as a cultural artifact. James Michener's 'Tales of the South Pacific' provides the original foundation for the play and movie through its fictional short stories, written as a South Seas travel-adventure book along the lines of 'Mutiny on the Bounty.' 'South Pacific' combines three unrelated fictional pieces into a format that is accepted by the public and so has become how Americans remember the war regardless of history.

Analysis, Society, Theater, Theater and society, South Pacific (Play)

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The fourth Warner Brother and her role in the war

Article Abstract:

Bette Davis's contribution to Hollywood's war effort by acting in a couple of war films produced by Warner Bros. earned her the designation of the fourth Warner brother. The 'Bette Davis Films' of the World War II period helped to redefine gender roles in the unique circumstances of the war years. Her portrayals of the new woman as a strong yet sensitive individual appealed to wartime American and British audiences. Davis's roles in some of the most successful wartime movies revealed a stoic strength most relevant to the time and are seen as contributions to wartime cinema.

Evaluation, Appreciation, Davis, Bette, War films, War movies, War in motion pictures, Warner Bros.

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