文学作品要体现英雄观,必然要以塑造各式的英雄形象展现。本文试从中西代表性文学作品《三国演义》和《老人与海》来挖掘中西方英雄观的差异;两部作品中塑造的英雄形象深入人心,具有一定的时代代表性。考察英雄形象背后的文化特征和价值观,挖掘中西文化异同,有助于更好地理解文学的社会文化内涵,更为深刻地感受文学和文化的交融。 To reflect the heroic view of literature, it is bound to show all kinds of heroic figures. This paper attempts to explore the differences between Chinese and Western heroes from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Old Man and the Sea, both representative works of literature in China and the West. The heroes shaped by the two works are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and have certain representativeness of the times. Examining the cultural identity and values ​​behind the heroic image and excavating similarities and differences between Chinese and Western cultures help to better understand the social and cultural connotations of literature and more deeply appreciate the blend of literature and culture.