George Guay
11/29/17
Development of Western Civilization Seminar Prep (Watchmen)
Summary:
The comic book Watchmen begins in the most dramatic way out of all the books we have read for this class this semester. The book that Alan Moore wrote starts with the murder of “The comedian”. This book starts out in New York City and the comedian’s real name is Edward Blake. The main character, Rorschach develops a theory to why Edward Blake is dead. That theory is a plot to kill the people like Edward Blake which are masked vigilantes. As the book goes on the Earth goes into political chaos. This is because Doctor Manhattan fled to Mars after being accused of spreading cancer to those closest to him. At one point, Rorschach ends up in jail and Juspeczyk, …show more content…
They don’t all need motives.” (12)
Analysis: In this quote, the Comedian, Edward Blake, is provides his opinion on why super-villains act on so many innocent citizens. He believes that there is no motive and they don’t need one. In my opinion, there is a motive which is to cause as much destruction as possible. This quote made me think about the Joker in the Batman Movie The Dark Knight. Super-villains believe that if they strike fear in people’s eyes and walk the streets of a city in a certain way, then they will have respect and power over the citizens in that city.
Context: This quote has to do with the theme of identity. Villains doing crazy things without a motive is what creates their identity. One could also say the same thing about superheroes. They technically do have a motive of doing what they do because their motive is to protect the public as much as possible. In terms of superheroes and villains, without action comes to identity. This does not apply to just superheroes and villains as well. It can apply to everyday life.
3)Question: Can we always trust people for who they are at face value and what they seem to stand
11/29/17
Development of Western Civilization Seminar Prep (Watchmen)
Summary:
The comic book Watchmen begins in the most dramatic way out of all the books we have read for this class this semester. The book that Alan Moore wrote starts with the murder of “The comedian”. This book starts out in New York City and the comedian’s real name is Edward Blake. The main character, Rorschach develops a theory to why Edward Blake is dead. That theory is a plot to kill the people like Edward Blake which are masked vigilantes. As the book goes on the Earth goes into political chaos. This is because Doctor Manhattan fled to Mars after being accused of spreading cancer to those closest to him. At one point, Rorschach ends up in jail and Juspeczyk, …show more content…
They don’t all need motives.” (12)
Analysis: In this quote, the Comedian, Edward Blake, is provides his opinion on why super-villains act on so many innocent citizens. He believes that there is no motive and they don’t need one. In my opinion, there is a motive which is to cause as much destruction as possible. This quote made me think about the Joker in the Batman Movie The Dark Knight. Super-villains believe that if they strike fear in people’s eyes and walk the streets of a city in a certain way, then they will have respect and power over the citizens in that city.
Context: This quote has to do with the theme of identity. Villains doing crazy things without a motive is what creates their identity. One could also say the same thing about superheroes. They technically do have a motive of doing what they do because their motive is to protect the public as much as possible. In terms of superheroes and villains, without action comes to identity. This does not apply to just superheroes and villains as well. It can apply to everyday life.
3)Question: Can we always trust people for who they are at face value and what they seem to stand