Tyler an American Hero?

When people first watch Fight Club, they may think of Tyler Durden as a thug, criminal, or even a terrorists. These assumptions are based off of what motives there are for Tyler's dangerous stunts, threats, and bombings. I believe, although Tyler's acts are illegal, that his intentions are good, and therefore he is an American Hero. 

The Fight Club, created by Tyler, soon spreads across the nation. This club gives normal, hard working men a chance to have some fun. One example is the main character Jack. His life sucked before Fight Club. He went to the same boring job everyday, then came home and had nothing better to do then buy furniture. After meeting Tyler and joining the Club, Jack has something to live for.

Another case involves Raymond, the character who plays the convenient store clerk. Tyler rushes into the store and drags Raymond outside, and then points a gun to the back of his head. At first it looks like Tyler wants to rob the place but then you realize he is helping Raymond. Raymond was not living his life to it's fullest potential. Instead of working hard to become a Vet, he works at the convenient store, and then does who knows what. Because Tyler threatened to kill him if he did not pursue is dream, Raymond will now appreciate everyday more and soon become a Vet like he had always wanted. Tyler explains it to Jack by saying, "His breakfast will taste better than any meal you and I have ever tasted" (Tyler).

Another way in which Tyler is an American Hero is by blowing up the major credit

companies. This will erase everyones credit, and give the people with bad credit a chance

to start over. Although the ones who had good credit will have to regain that, they all ready

know how and should have no problem doing that. With the new credit, everyone will be on

the same economic level, and the people who once could not purchase items on credit have a

chance to do so.