(Due Wednesday, April 4)
This week, we read Michael Chabon’s article in
which he theorized the superhero costume as a signifier of the hero’s
origin/mission/etc. We also read the short story “Third Class Superhero” where
the superhero world is injected with aspects of the mundane, and then tied to
corporate culture that dictates many behaviors in real life. Then, the
documentary Superheroes showed us the inverse: how some very diverse
people can inject superhero wonder into the mundane, real world. With these
texts in mind, I want you to think about what you might do if given the real
assignment to create a costume and go and help make a difference on the streets
of your hometown. Answer the following questions in your response:
1. 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?
2.
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?
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?
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