Shane

Shane represents all that is honorable in American society.

Explain.

Well, I would disagree that he does, but I can see why you might say so. He's a very honorable character, and he represents many traditional American qualities. He's a loner, and Americans value independence. He's brave, and Americans traditionally admire brave men. He puts aside his independence to fight for a good cause, as did so many American soldiers in World War II. He doesn't seek violence, but he's willing to engage in it when the cause calls for it. And he's good at it: he is a skilled warrior, and an honest man.