The Batman

What is the true definition of being a hero? Some might say Batman or Superman but in this case it would have to be Beowulf and Achilles. While reading about Beowulf in Beowulf and Achilles in the Iliad people can now gain a little more knowledge about what true epic hero’s are and what they did to get the titles of epic hero’s. Although Beowulf and Achilles are fears and heroic warriors, they both come from two very distinct cultures where what they fight portrays their heroic deeds. Beowulf…

Writing Assignment 1: Description of Unknown Mutant Allele Phenotype Subtle differences were observed after comparing all body parts of mutant and a wild type D. Melanogaster. It was discovered that normal venation pattern was disrupted in mutant D. Melanogaster. The phenotype mutation (vein pattern) of D. Melanogaster was identified with a different degree of expressivity in mutant D. Melanogaster; this was achieved by differentiating the single line (longitudinal vein 5) on a wild-type wing…

that makes them a hero. This is what makes Batman, Superman, the man from the news, David Phung and Bear a hero. This is why doctors, surgeons, nurses and ER workers are heroes too because they save lives. Firefighters and police officers are heroes as well who are not afraid of being in danger for others, even animals such as the dogs used to find people in danger. All of these are heroes. Both ordinary people, celebrities, and even animals are heroes. Batman and superman and the man from the…

One of the significant insights given by Aristotle in Book I of Nicomachean Ethics is his differentiation between “characteristic” and “activity.” In Chapter 8 of Book I, Aristotle digs deeper into the fundamental nature of happiness. What is happiness? How can it be achieved? For Aristotle, happiness is “a kind of good life and well-being” (pg. 19, 1098b). It is “attained through virtue and some kind of learning or training” (pg. 22, 1099b). However, for Aristotle, the mere fact that a man…

moment Winston does not come out as a hero or sound like one; Orwell shoes that Winston is only human and does not want to be killed. That is what makes him a hero. In most superhero movies there is always a weakness. In Superman it is Kryptonite; Batman it is his city and love; Spiderman it is his family and M.J. Every superhero has a weakness but that only shows us that they are like us and are human too. Orwell does not portray Winston as a hero but he has the same qualities as a hero; the…

85% if “Australia’s superheroes are the lifeguards in the red and yellow” people live within 50 kilometres of the coastline of Australia. We all enjoy spending time at the beach on any free day. Typical superhero in most people’s head is Superman or Batman. A strong muscly man that wears a cape. To me, in Australia, I think that Australia’s superheroes are the childhood superheroes we have in our heads. Australia is the largest island in the world. Any perks you say? Yes of course, there are…

Violent Video Games At Blame Imagine, being in class and witnessing before your eyes a shooter. A person right in front of you trying to inflict as much harm as possible onto as many people as they can. Now think of why that person would do such a thing. Many would say they are crazy. Others would say he or she was desperate and some would blame other things. People often look at the killer 's past, what they liked to do and their interests. Many believe that most causes of some shooters is…

American graphic designer, author and editor, who are known for his graphic designs on book covers. He is 51 years old and he was born in Pennsylvania on September 12, 1964. Kidd grew up basically being inspired by American pop culture, especially batman. When Chip grew up he attended Pennsylvania State University. After he graduated from the graphic design program, he went and got hired at Knopf publishing house as a junior assistant in 1986. As he was working for them he began to develop his…

“Madness is like gravity all you need is a little push” (Nolan). As the Joker suggests in the previous quote, madness is in everything, movies, books, plays, and even real life. It’s a classic news headline about people who received the “little push” and did something crazy. It also appears in most gothic literature because it’s a classic convention for there to be "mad" men or a villain who lacks all emotion and acts in irrational ways throughout the story line. The “mad” man adds an element…

The poet suggests a new found confidence. The Horse shows the transformation of batman and robin into a new world The simile ‘he was like a father to me’ and the past tense of ‘was’ a new experience and outlook he is provides with a new set of skills experiences and his sense of confidence. conveys the beneficial separation from his…