Superhero

What comes to your mind when someone mentions the word hero? Martin Luther King Jr? A cape and special powers? The dictionary defines it as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. Yet every person has a different idea in their mind, of what a hero means to them. Personally, I believe that a hero is a person who is selfless, kind, and caring. A person who will put off their needs until everyone else is taken care of. They are willing to do whatever it takes to make the world…

Did you know that Batman, Superman, Iron Man, or even the Hulk are not the only heroes out there? A hero is imagined as someone who is strong, big, and has ‘superpowers’. Although this is a common misconception however, anyone can be a hero no matter what their size is or what abilities they have. A hero is someone who goes out of their way to help others who need it. People need heroes to help them with struggles they may have that they cannot solve themselves. Heroes do what we cannot do for…

MELEE CIRCLE (whole group) Welcome campers back to The Science of Superpowers! Today, we’re putting our skills to the test. Can you jump as far as The Incredible Hulk, balance like Catwoman, leap as tall as Superman, sprint alongside the Flash or throw as accurately as Bullseye? As you make your way through the lesson, add to the conversation by either reading directly from the Background Information or by ad-libbing in your own words. Wonder Woman dedicates many hours each week to training in…

What would happen if the average Joe got a hold of immense power? What first comes to mind is the superhero genre, where most often, the ordinary protagonist uses their newfound abilities to overcome tragedy and evil, paving themselves a path of redemption and heroism. According to philosopher Jeffery Kripal, “it was . . . Superman that gave the superhero comics its archetypal form.” Indeed, we see Superman’s moral righteousness in many classical superheroes, from our friendly neighbourhood…

ethos is active as another summer approaches presenting a plethora of superhero movies. But Hollywood supremacy aside, there is still a stigma involved in this culture. I am going to discredit some of the stereotypes. The stigma I address of is what individuals normally think of as the “nerd of comic books”. You know the type: kind of an underdog, a Star Wars or comic book fanatic, unaware of the superior world around them. Superhero movies mutually aided and affected this. I want to make this…

August 22nd 2013 around 10 o’clock at night, the announcement that many cinematic comic book fans have long been awaiting arrived. With this announcement came many “boos”, and cheers, some misunderstandings and hatred. This is because actor and director Ben Affleck was awarded the role to play the new incarnation of the famous caped crusader Batman. His role as Daredevil, another costumed do-gooder, is one of the reasons that he is being doubt for the role. I myself was among the first to hear…

The True Definition of a Hero When most people think of the word hero, they tend to think of someone with superpowers. However, true heroes do not wear capes or have super powers. Heroes are ordinary people that do acts of kindness that help others. Heroes do not do acts of kindness for the reward, they help people because they care about other people. Another key trait of heroes are that they have a positive attitude, they never think that they can not do something. Although all heroes do not…

In the past, heroes were people in capes with supernatural powers. However, in modern society there has been a more diverse classification. Moms are just another type of hero who work just as hard. Tiger Moms are people who raise their children in a strict, traditional fashion in an attempt toward their children’s success, most oftenly Chinese parents. According to an article by Philip Zimbardo, a world renowned psychologist, heroism can be defined by “an individual or network of people who put…

Philip Compton Mrs. Marshall P.5. Problem/Solution Essay - 9/8/2017 Bad Marvel Movie Villains Ever since 2008, Marvel has been producing blockbuster movies as a part of their cinematic universe. Their movies have mostly been positively received, but there is a big problem with the movies that many people agree with. With the exception of Loki and a few others, Marvel movie villains are careless. The flaws of the villains make some of the Marvel films unwatchable. The solutions to this problem…

Captain America whose real name is Steve Rogers transitioned from a comic book to the television on a journey to become the greatest soldier in history. Captain America’s main power is the maximum human physical potential that he has. The character first debuted in 1941 during the time of the Second World War. As a result of his small stature he was deemed unfit for military service however due to his powers he was accepted. Rogers was brave and compassionate and this qualified him as the most…