Superhuman

Beowulf, an Epic Example The story Beowulf, an oral tradition told several times is, for the most part, an epic poem. An epic is a genre of classical poetry originating in Greece. It contains universal themes, it is focused on the exploits of a hero and/or demigod, it starts in medias res, which means it starts in the middle of some type of action, and many more characteristics to make Beowulf an epic poem. Beowulf is an example of an epic because the narrative starts in medias res,…

(usually with a few pounds of "luggage," including clothing), but some can carry one or more people with them, and a few can teleport massive loads. The ability to teleport other people or objects at range is rare, but not unknown. Superhumans All metahumans are literally "superhuman" of course, but a significant number don't actually have any "comic book" powers, nothing overtly supernatural. Instead, they are just faster, stronger, tougher, smarter, more beautiful, more charming and…

on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off from Arrow, existing in the same fictional universe. The series follows Allen, portrayed by Grant Gusting, a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed, which he uses to fight criminals, including others who have also gained superhuman…

Studio 8 Joins the Superpower Cinematic Universe with Black With controversial incoming African-American television series such as HBO’s Confederate and Amazon’s Black America, Studio 8 just announced that they are working on a black superpower film for the big screen. The story of Black revolves around a nation where only the black people have superpowers. This comic series from Black Mask Studios will be adapted into the big screen by Jeff Robinov’s company. Jon Silk, Studio 8’s executive…

idea is supported by Carl Grey Martin, he mentions, “Superficially, the Green Knight is fantastic, manifesting qualities alien to the courtly community. He is giant-like and otherwise superhuman…” (311). This demonstrates that the Green Knight has qualities that have never been seen before and that he is superhuman and seems to be unafraid by anything that comes his…

Heroes in society are there for people to look up to, and believe in as something bigger than normal people. Heroes can be anyone in the society, not only ones as strong and mighty as Beowulf or Batman. Heroes like Beowulf and Batman are not needed in society because they come from books that are based on fiction. In the real world, heroes tend to be more like soldiers, firefighters, policemen, teachers, parents or even sports players. These people are more realistic heroes that we look up to…

Prejudice is defined as, “An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.” The majority of humans tend to judge others by appearance rather than personality Prejudice and appearance is prevalent in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein as well as today’s culture which has major effects on others through race, age, religion, etc. In Frankenstein, the monster is a hideous, vicious being of large stature that has the potential to cause injury, so he is…

epic movie directed by Steven Spielberg. It has been filmed in 1981 and has received many prizes. An epic has five main characteristics. Indeed, the protagonist must be a hero of great stature, the setting is on a vast scale. An epic also requires superhuman actions, supernatural entities and it is written in an elevated style. I am going to describe three of those characteristics and illustrate them with pertinent details of the movie. First, the setting is on a grand and vast scale,…

What makes a hero? To different people, in different times and cultures, a hero is defined in many different ways. To me, a hero is a man who consistently shows strength in many honorable traits, and does so to a superhuman degree. Someone who overcomes obstacles, while maintaining the remarkable character they are known for. Odysseus is a hero, because he is extremely brave, intelligent and powerful. Odysseus displayed leadership throughout our whole journey. Not only is he the next heir of…

The novel Dune represents a new type of science fiction which has a convoluted plot and characters with supernatural capabilities such as precognition and telepathy. It is quickly clear throughout the first pages of the novel that the Bene Gesserit, an all-female organization which aims to “produce a genetically superior male being, capable of looking into parts of the soul where the women cannot look” (Reid 175) frame the plot of this novel. The Bene Gesserit have a great influence on the…