When I was little, I really loved the stories of superheroes. Then, when I grew up, I realized that the definition I learned of “superhero” is far from reality. The first superhero that I learned about was Superman. There he was, garbed in a blue jumpsuit and a red cape. At that time, for me, a superhero was someone who was very special, someone who was handsome and with a sculpted body. Also, he was someone who had super powers such as incredible strength and the ability to fly. There was a film made about Superman in 1978 and while many people liked it, there are many stereotypes in the story. For example, the super heroes are extraordinary beings who come from another planet. Also, a superhero needs to lie in order to hide his or her identity. …show more content…
For that reason Superman reaches Earth and is adopted by the Kent family. He has an ordinary life and after his adoptive father dies, he finally finds out that he is special and, after special training in solitude, he emerges as Superman in a big city called Metropolis. The idea that superheroes come from another planet, and are extraordinary beings, can be very confusing for children. First, because children do not know the difference between fiction and reality. For example, when kids are taught in school about the names of the planets, they may believe that Krypton was or is one of them. Second, because children cannot see or appreciate about real superheroes, which exist here in our world and do not look like Superman. These superheroes exist but they are just ordinary people who have a good heart, people who help others, and people who risk their lives to save …show more content…
For example, the Superman of the first film is a stronger character, more aggressive and aims to eliminate the evil to save the world. In contrast, the Superman of the latest version of 2013, is presented with as a more humanlike character, he is brave but noble at the same time, and his objective is to do justice. Furthermore, his physical appearance has changed. Now his body is much more robust than before, his face and his expression is much more thin and delicate. As well as the colors of his costume, now are opaque. It seems that the intention of the first version of Superman is that people were fearful of him and what people needed at that time was an invincible superhero in order to feel safe. In contrast, it seems like the latest version’s intention is set for people to have trust and confidence in him and people now want a character who has a good heart and do justice (Man of Steel,
Batman and Superman are superheroes whose qualities are exaggerated in a way that is reminiscent of the gods and heroes in The Odyssey. In Fact, the superheroes from comic books emerge from the epic tradition. Epics, as you know, celebrate the great deeds of one or more legendary heroes. This epic hero is generally involved with a quest to overcome hardship, and he (and it usually is a "he") succeeds. The hero performs superhuman exploits in battle, often saving or founding a nation or the human race itself. Sound familiar? And even in terms of the superhero's body, with his bulging muscles and larger‐than‐life qualities, such figures evoke the images of Baroque masculinity. What Becomes important in these retellings, then, is how the hero makes the journey, how he faces his obstacles, and what he learns in the process.
With reference to “Man of Steel” and “Superman 1”, Superman is much taller than Lois resulting in her constantly having to look up at him and having him shot with a low angle from the point-of-view shot of Lois Lane, having the effect of Superman seeming more powerful. Superman’s adoptive mother is also a stereotypical, stay at home mother while his adoptive father
When all is considered, the decisions made by the director to change Man of Steel from the original comics was a poor choice, for Superman not gaining full potential for an extensive time, he contains no concern for the citizens, and he murders a life form. The director, Zack Snyder, changed this film to try to appeal to different generations, yet he did not consider the original fanatics. The original fanatics were the ones whom created this series to what it is today. Granted Man of Steel overall was a pleasant film to watch, however the fact that it does not follow the comics furies the original Superman enthusiasts.
Today, many children would consider Superman, Spiderman, Batman & Robin, and even possibly Arnold Schwarzenegger in his old film The Terminator as great superheroes. These comic strip heroes even impress adults as courageous men because we cannot get over their legendary and their supernatural skills. For example, Spiderman is well known for the spider webs that emerge from his manly wrist. On the other hand, heroes are not just defined by comic strips or cartoons. Firefighters, police officers and even our fathers or mothers are heroes in many of our lives. The characteristics that we describe our heroes as having today are quite similar to those of heroes in Anglo-Saxon culture.
Let’s discuss a little bit of comic book history for starters. The most iconic superhero in all of American comic book history has got to be Superman. He was created near the beginning of superhero comic books and debuted in Action Comics #1 in 1938[1]. He would remain as the blueprint for many superheroes for years to come as the atypical white American male. But as the years go by there were comic book heroes that came out that go against this archetype such as Wonder
There are various stories on the history of Superman causing one to believe that he was mischievous insurrectionist. Superman was born on Earth and founded by earthlings, Jonathan and Martha Kent in his starship that crashed in Smallville, Kansas. In another story, Superman was also found in the middle of nowhere, but was sent to an orphanage soon after. The original Superman is quoted to be “half Huckleberry Finn and half Robin Hood” (Tye 31). He had the technique to be straightforward and purpose as pure as gold. However in another comic rewrite, Superman is said to have been “a spineless, unbearable coward!” (Tye 31) by a woman that he is trying to pursue. Superman’s personality and character changes multiple times through the years making the reader think one thing, but if analyzing another comic make them think otherwise. It is believed that his purpose in crime fighting is not the same as most other superheroes tend to be. While Superman does have a personal trauma, he “cannot ritualistically redress this past by fighting criminals in hand-to-hand combat, as Batman and Spider-Man do” (Yockey 26). Superman generally protect great numbers of people, unlike the rest of the superheroes; he saves the whole world from catastrophes. Seeing how Superman’s home planet has been destroyed is unknown, but allows one to understand that the reasoning for his heroic d...
The Superman epic has gone on for years and years; yet the story line has always remained the same:
Superman and Batman, they serve they same purpose and fight for the same outcome, good over evil. But the only thing similar about Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne's childhood is that they were both young. The fact that people are most influenced when they are young and start to obtain their personalities around the age of five suggests that if different circumstances had derived from either situation that Metropolis would have never had a Superman and Gotham City would be a crime ridden vicinity without the Dark Knight. I am glad that the world has the opportunity to partake in the adventures of these DC Comic hereos. Their stories proves that any can go from zero to hero.
Superman, a fan favorite super hero, has many other qualities that make him a super hero
Superman’s strength is absolutely amazing. The Man of Steel can fling cars around Metropolis, lift buildings with one hand, turn back time through flight, and stop bullets with his two eyes. He can do all of this while keeping a love affair with Lois Lane, who is unaware that the two men in her life are one. By far, Superman’s most impressive ability is to fly; the man can jump in the air and soar to save the world. He would shout, “Up, up, and away!” (Superman), as he flew to rescue someone in need of help. Superman could have taken over the world in one day and become a super-villain by using his powers for greed. Instead he fought the selfishness of Lex Luthor who was driven by his lust for money. Superman could have turned his back on America and watch the world turn to rubble if he did not save anyone. Maybe Superman did not turn selfish and violent because he felt that he was just like everyone else in America, minus the super-natural powers. The car...
... an impact on people all throughout America. From having 130,000 people visit the Superman panel at comic-con to having an original Action Comic Book being sold at more than $2,000,000. Superman is known for wearing his blue suit with a red and yellow ‘S’ but many artists have their own color tones and facial and body features.
There are many qualities that people think a hero should have. To name a few of those qualities there is; courage, determination, focus, compassion, dedication, honesty, loyalty, responsibility, and wisdom. (http://www.personalitytutor.com/qualities-of-a-hero.html). Most people believe these are very important qualities to have, probably because they themselves wish they had more of those traits. Most people believe that these traits are not just traits of “superheroes”; they are also the traits of everyday heroes, or real heroes-not super heroes- throughout history.
Liminal Country by Liliane Karnouk is a family drama/romance novel. It follows the story of Artemis, a Greek artist living in Canada, and Vince, a Mohawk from Kahnawake. After a fortuitous encounter, both begin to develop a loving relationship, even if their distinct cultural roots prove both an inconvenience and an advantage when carrying out their daily lives. Family problems and prejudices will stand in the way of their relationship, whose very foundations will be threatened by the secrets of their past.
When you think of a superhero one normally thinks of Spiderman, Batman, or Superman, but there were superheroes long before these characters were created. First one must understand that the basis of this name is hero. What is a hero? A hero is a person who does something special or out of the ordinary in order to help others. It could also be someone who is admired for a characteristic about them, be it physical or mental. They are individuals that normal everyday people can look up to. This being the case, a superhero is nothing more then someone who is a hero, but not just that once and for that one person, but someone who helps many people, or leads them. As time went by the number of people who were true heroes diminished and just doing something for someone was no longer big news. There had to be something more to make them stand out. The American culture needed someone or something to admire and that is where our common day superheroes come into play. It gave them a goal which could never be reached in hopes that people would never stop trying.
Also, the fact that he has self control is another admirable factor. “Even in the world's darkest moments, Superman sees the brightness”