1. What would you construct your costume of? Keep in mind that this is distinct from the fantasy, comic-book-world superhero self you are creating as part of your final project. Here, think about real world materials and equipment, keeping in mind your human limitations and the limitations of the law. You can use the heroes from the film as inspiration. Would you wear a mask? Why or why not? What about other equipment?
I believe that my costume would definitely consist of using a mask first off because I wouldn't want people to know that it was really me because that could always cause problems towards people. I would have a tighter fit costume that would consist of a bullet proof vest in case of problems. I think that I would always wear a cape to distinct myself as a superhero.
2. The heroes in the film worked to help the homeless and to deter crime: What is a specific problem in your town that you might combat in your superhero identity?
I live in a small town so there is not a lot of crime or homelessness in my town. I feel like my duty would be to prevent drug deals and also smaller, pety crime such as car break ins.
3. Which hero from the film do you most identify with, and why? How might we all be inspired by that hero to make a difference in our communities?
I feel like the hero that I most identify with is the guy that tried to stop the drug deals in the parks. Since I could most likely relate to those same problems in my hometown I can relate in such ways. I also liked how he called out the drug dealers with a megaphone because people know what is going on and they tend to just look the other way.
I agree with your comment about how people tend to know what's going on but they choose to look the other way. I respect that guy as a real life hero because calling attention to the problem created a solution without having to cause any real issues.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading Hero, Watchmen, and Batwoman, I've started rethinking capes. What happens if you trip on it, it gets caught in something, or someone grabs it in an altercation? You're pretty much screwed then, you know?
ReplyDeleteHomelessness--Monmouth College actually did a pretty good video on rural homelessness. It is more common than most of us think because it is harder to identify in rural communities. You might have higher homelessness rates in your town than you thought!