"Why Superheroes never die…” (Due Wednesday 16th)
- Antonio Hamilton
- Jan 5, 2019
- 1 min read
Comment 2 questions and answer one of your classmate's questions.
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Q1.) The article mentions that "dead superheroes who always end up returning" can weaken the narrative that occurs immediately following their deaths". Does the predictability in the action/superhero genre bore audiences after a while? Why or why not?
Q.2) News outlets such as CNN and the NY Times have covered fictional superhero deaths and story lines in the past as though they actually happened. Why is this?
In response to Leemor, I believe superhero deaths cause the superhero him/herself to become more relatable and human. In some cases, this may dishearten audiences while in other instances, it may make those who watch feel humbled.
Q1: Do you believe that comic book writers have used the concept of 'time as an illusion' as a prop to keep these superheroes alive by allowing them to transcend through time and realities?
Q2: In your opinion, SHOULD superheroes have immortality, or should they be able to die? If you believe they should have the capability of death, does that make them less powerful in your eyes?
In response to Leemor, I believe that although a superheroes death can shatter the illusion of their physical strength, it does invoke sympathy in readers because of the connection they form to us humans, their capability of death. It not only helps us sympathize, but also inspires us because, despite that connection…
Q1. Do superheroes never die because they are suppose to be our hero and would change the mind set of many people from little kids to adults?
Q2. "Since we can’t live forever, superheroes have to live forever for us." why can superheroes also live the after life of peace?
In response to Vanessa superheroes coming back to life one does give us hope but also gives us an adrenaline rush during a movie or while reading a comic. Knowing that they are still alive makes us human react to still being engaged into the story.
q1. What do you think the author means when they say "Superman's death was more than just a story"?
q2. Why do you think the author compares Superman too Jesus?
a1. In response to Jake, a movie i've recently seen in which the superheroes dies is "Logan".
1.) Do you think a super heroes death is a symbolism of weakness for failing, or strength for even trying in the first place?
2.) Do you feel super heroes coming back to life is a predictable ending, expected of the genre?
In response to Vanessa's question: I wouldn't nesecarrily say bringing super heroes back to life gives the audience "hope". I think for younger audiences, it creates an unrealistic expectation of life and death, and almost glorifies death, allowing it to seem like a light subject.