FrC 12E

Ungraded assignment for Wed. 4/4: responses
 
 

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