Questions and other ideas for discussion:
• [Ch. 1, p. 12?] Do you think Rorschach’s mask reflects the personality of him?—JC
• Is Rorschach virtuous? Chapter 1 p. 14-15—BF
• What type of characters are the Watchmen? When introduced in Chapter 1 Rorschach’s tactics seem not traditional compared to the typical hero (Pg. 15) nor does the Comedian’s in Chapter 2 (pg. 5-8).—EA
• Chapter 2 page 2-The point is brought up that with age you tend to forgive or let go of things or events that hurt you. Is this possible? Does time heal?—SM
• “Nobody in Doc Savage’s world killed themselves except thwarted kamikaze assassins or enemy spies with cyanide capsules. Which world would you rather live in, if you had the choice?” Part 2 pg. 5—KH
• (Chapter 2, pg. 13-15) What do you guys think about the alternate history of Vietnam and the Comedian’s dark actions?—WF
• The comedian says Jon could have saved the pregnant woman but just watched it happen. Does Jon really not care about humans? Chapter 2 pg. 15—CS
• In chapter II pages 17-18 I would like to discuss comedian and Daniels conversation about their protection of the people.—PW
• Chapter 2 page 18: The kids are spray painting, “Who watches the Watchmen?”—SM
• Vigilantism. Chapter 3, Page 16-17—AW
• Ch.3 pg.22 bottom blue bubble “The next day, I am reading in the newspaper of two people who suffered heart attack upon suddenly finding themselves indoors. More would have suffered during a riot, I’m certain.” What does this have to do with heroism? How a person with extraordinary power would fulfill his or her obligation in justice?—PY
• What could be the significance of referencing other works at the end of each chapter? (Ch 3, page 28 for example)—AR
• Chapter 4 pg 11 and 12: How much of a curse is Dr. Manhattan’s “power”?—DM
• All of Chapter 4: Is time really that important?—SM