Donald Trump's 'Homelander In The Series The Boys'

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In the series "The Boys," the character of Homelander is a complex depiction of the dark side of American nationalism. Homelander is branded and presented to the public as the pinnacle of American grit, valor, and patriotism. Yet as the show goes on, it becomes clear how seriously broken and corrupt Homelander's character is. He starts to amass allies and gain political influence. In the end, Homelander's fictitious character as an American patriot exposes how corruption permeates American politics in the twenty-first century.

The darkest features of contemporary American politics are embodied in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign strategy of making false promises to ignorant supporters. The concern that many Americans thought their …show more content…

Trump's divisive speeches often targeted immigrants, minorities, and demeaned communities, portraying them as threats to American values and security. This found ground among many young conservatives who felt betrayed by mainstream politics and were drawn to Trump's message. Many of these young conservatives embraced extreme and intolerant views that were previously considered beyond the pale in American politics, such as white nationalism and homophobia. This shift to the right has had a profound impact on American society, creating an environment in which hate speech and bigotry are more acceptable than ever before. This led to a rise in hate crimes and discrimination against vulnerable groups, including people of color, immigrants. Trump's presidency will be remembered as a turning point in American politics, showing the dangers of …show more content…

To the masses, Homelander was an alien baby who landed on Earth. Raised by American parents, he engaged in patriotic activities such as baseball. This story portrays Homelander as a true blooded American, and allows him to connect to his country in a personal way. The actual reality of the situation is that Homelander was not an alien. He was an innocent child taken into a depressing lab as a child, and experimented on with an untested drug by a mega corporation. But this backstory isn’t marketable to the public, and as such was required to be changed. Homelander’s backstories represent the facade that American politics display, on the surface level being