Alan Ruck

Watchmen is one of the greatest graphic novel of all time for the simple reason it makes you question morality on a scale rarely seen in fiction indeed. When considering the characters in the book it’s hard to say that their Good or evil they are simply people who are convinced that they are right.Rorschach is a good ex he follows the law with conviction, but doesn’t see the problems with the law, he is violent very violent his unique way of doing vigilante justice is a reflection of law’s order…

Alan Turing, the man widely considered the father of artificial intelligence, proved to be a child prodigy as early as age 6, saved thousands of lives in the second great war, set the stage for what we perceive as the modern day personal computer, made advancements in Biology just as well as computer science, and died to suicide after being charged with “gross Indecency” by the very government he helped during the war. How could someone go from being as vital of a person, as Winston Churchill…

Alan Moore's ¨V for Vendetta" conceptualizes V as a insane anarchist that wants to destroy UK's fascist government, he despises the totalitarian government and its authoritative leader. The author perceives parallels between the dystopia created in his story and the world today, V's mask symbolizes political resistance; its a method to protest for minor objections. Alan Moore believes that V is a inspiration to modern activism, he serves as a multipurpose iconic character that destroys ruling…

Every individual has different ways of expressing themselves, depending on the challenges they must overcome. Throughout both clips Forrest Gump is challenged to protect those he loves through fighting in Vietnam and for Jenny. His natural instinct is to fight to protect the ones he cares about the most. Forrest Gump is a slow, yet dedicated character who is willing to save others even if it means he must put himself at risk. In both clips Forrest Gump is concerned about the safety of others.…

I decided to choose a contemporary piece to write about. Shakey Graves is an Americana musician from Austin, Texas. Alejandro Rose-Garcia is his real name but after a night by the campfire with his friends; Shakey Graves was the Indian guide name given to him playfully by his friends. He has quite a unique sound and plays three instruments at once while singing. You’ll probably see him playing in his hat, wife-beater, skinny jeans, and proper boots. His music is a cross between folk, rock and…

The city of Futuristic was originally named Norwich Hills. Futuristic has over 189,446 people and is slightly over 5 years old. It has an ocean in the south and west as well as a plato in the north. Futuristic has a market economy. We have industry that includes mining, tourism, and manufacturing. Futuristic has oil, ore, and coal, as well as lots of water. The ore and coal are on top of the plato but the oil is right under the starting highway. The water is evenly dispersed throughout…

In a society like today we take for granted many things; things such as computers and other technology. Does Alan Turing ring a bell? However, it may not to some; he was a pleasing brilliant mathematician that was persecuted because of his homosexuality rather than being seen for his brilliance. Turing’s invention of defeating the enigma of the Nazi code made an ostentatious impact on human history. The Imitation Game a boundless film based on a real story that can be a great addition to the…

A New Hope Directed by George Lucas and comic, The Watchmen by Alan Moore had one thing in common. In the comic novel and film, the “superhero" protagonists are white heterosexual men. Neither Princess Leia nor Laurie Juspeczyk have plot lines of their own instead they revolve around men. In The Watchmen and Star Wars: A New Hope both author and director are male and give their characters a male protagonist role. In The Watchmen, Alan Moore introduces his character Rorschach who prefers to use…

superheroes in the Minutemen were initially traditional and moral heroes. Although he lacks superpowers, Hollis is a prime example of this ethical traditional hero, presenting a contrast to the corrupt group the Minutemen and Watchmen become. In his article “Alan Moore, Watchmen and some notes on the…

of Family Family serves as a support system, always there for each other when needed. Often family serves as the only thing a person may have, or the only support a person can rely on. In the contemporary literature novel Cry, The Beloved Country, Alan Paton uses parallelism to reveal the importance of family, especially in time of need. Strong families work together to overcome diversity. When Kumalo finds out that Absalom will soon face trial, Kumalo takes the effort to find a lawyer, even…