Danes. Beowulf arrives on a ship‚ requesting the presence of the king. He is here to save Hrothgar’s people and slay Grendel. Beowulf was the first real superhero and his story is legendary. Strength is one of the most important characteristics of a hero and Beowulf definitely exhibits this characteristic. When he landed on the Dane’s land he boasted to the King about his strength. He speaks of killing huge sea serpents and even mentions wanting to kill Grendel with his bare hands‚ for example‚ “He
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Daniel S. Jackson Professor Anderson English 1010-010 The Batman (also referred to as the Dark Knight) is a character that fights crime while doubling as a billionaire (Bruce Wayne)‚ that signifies nearly two generations of heroism through the youth and even adult based viewer market. The society of which people live in today gives a vast understanding of the elements that makes up the Batman and his persona. He gives the world a sense of many aspects of the human individuality. The oddity
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The best part of Batman Begins was its ending... and I’m not being sarcastic. As I was watching the last scene of the movie‚ I wanted to jump out of my seat and cheer when Jim Gordon handed Batman the Joker playing card. It’s been a while since I reacted with such glee at the promise of a sequel (usually it’s more of‚ "hay nako‚ may part two pa yan!"). Yes‚ the movie was that good. Without question this is the best Batman movie ever made. Finally we have a film adaptation that shows the essence
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Batman: the Dark Knight Batman‚ the Dark Knight is full of underlying philosophy on society and life in many ways; I will focus on three of them: good versus evil‚ order versus chaos‚ and the theme of corruption. This film masterfully portrays a philosophic insight into selfish human behavior as a whole in society‚ while also giving an alternative perspective on the evil that lies in people just under a thin veneer of good ethics. The Dark Knight marvellously explores how very close to each
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World Myth of Batman Superheroes of today have evolved due to technology and imagination. One superhero of today that exemplifies characteristics of that of a world myth would be “Batman‚” who also is an exception to superheroes of today because he does not possess any superpowers. However‚ he does possess a divine attribute‚ which is his vision and drive to achieve his desires. Not only are his characteristics positive but they are also considered a world myth and this is why. In the
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Batman the Money Behind the Mask Superheroes are thought to have the best intentions‚ motivated to protect society from evil. Masked and unnamed‚ they use their super powers for the good of the people. Some comic book heroes do not fall under the stereo-type but live double lives with a dark memory. In Tim Burton’s‚ 1989 adaptation of Batman‚ Bruce Wayne attempts to balance his life. By day he plays millionaire playboy figure and by night a crime fighting vigilante. He dresses as a giant bat
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English 102 Batman In Batman: Year One‚ Frank Miller introduces Gotham City as one of the most corrupt cities in the world. It is dominated by Greedy politicians whose only interests are money and power. Bruce Wayne‚ as a kid‚ was also affected by the growing injustice and dirty politicians which made him the man of today‚ Batman. This is explained in Batman: Hush‚ written by Jeph Loeb. Throughout Loeb’s book‚ Batman struggles with the memories that remind him of who he is and what he
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Eight year after events of The Dark Knight‚ Gotham City is in a state of peace. Under powers granted by the Dent Act-legislation inspired by the late Harvey Dent –the Gotham City Police Department has nearly eradicated organized crime. Batman has disappeared and Bruce Wayne has become a recluse. Police Commissioner James Gordon fells guilty about the truth; however‚ he decides that the city is not ready to hear it. While searching for a missing congressman‚ Gordon is captured and his speech taken
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to get to know the Hero and identify with him before the Journey begins. This step refers to the hero ’s normal life at the start of the story. Next‚ is the ‘Call to Adventure’ and the hero is faced with something that makes him start his adventure. This might be a problem or a challenge he needs to overcome. Following that step is ‘Refusal of the Call‘; when the hero attempts to refuse the adventure because he is afraid. After that is ‘Meeting the Mentor’ which is where the hero encounters someone
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Many people face struggles that influence a person?s way of being‚ having unanswered questions‚ being manipulated‚ and the question of who am I? Uncertainty is the lack of information to formulate a decision. Though they live in different worlds‚ Bruce Wayne and Harry Potter share uncertainties about their natures in the battle of good vs. evil‚ an uncertainty revealed through each character?s relationship with darkness. Harry?s uncertainty stems from his role in both the muggle and the wizarding
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