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SUMMER HELP

& INTERNSAlexander

Bickler

Daniel

Bradway

Elyssa

Cendaña

Maria

Feliciano

Steven

Feliciano

Christian

Kevin Masi

Christopher

Mitchell

Carmen

Petruescu

Emily Thompson

Alexandrea

Villarreal

Brittney

Weinand

What role do

comics play in

society?

Question #1:

Propaganda Comics=fusion of art and

propaganda.

Comics partially exist as a

way to spread propaganda to

the younger generation.

At first clearly states good

and evil as it relates to the

U.S. in each conflict

(General).

War advertisement/ spur for

patriotism.

Later begins to comment on

complex political relations

and focuses on character

choice.

A way to put “desired” morals

in a favorable light.

What the writer/Gov. views as

correct=good

Art

Art

Are comics a

reflection of society

and culture?

Question #2:

Immigrati

on The “illegal Alien”

Superman:

a) America - a

nation of

immigrants.

b) An ideal

citizen

c) Global Citizen

“…benefit

humankind…”

Who’s in Who’s

Earned vs. Inherited

Citizenship

Inherited Citizenship:

Citizens flex their

rights

Vocal for change

Champion other

countries who spread

similar ideals

Earned citizenship:

Act as model citizen

Uphold American values.

Grateful for their

opportunities

Superman feels out of

place like most 20th

century immigrants and is

finding his path.

Capitalis

m

& Greed Political Corruption/Legislations

orchestrated by lobbyists and

capitalists

Maximized profits superseding

human/workers rights

Expansion – monopolies

crippling the “little guy”

“Superman! Champion of the oppressed. The physical marvel who had sworn

to devote his existent to helping those in need!!”

Patriotis

m The Definition of

Patriotism

Clark Kent vs.

Superman

Background of

the 1930’s-40’s

Superman’s

view on war

Munitions

Religion

Superman is a reflection Judeo-

Christian myth and morals.

The creators of Superman were

Jewish

Golems

Truth, Justice, and Peace

Sampson, Moses, and Christ

Clark Kent is canonically Methodist

Overall Superman has a faith in people,

whatever they believe.

Gender

Roles:

Superman

Superman asserts his dominance

by using strength to achieve his

goals.

Superman endangers the

victims he saves.

Embodies good form of

masculinity.

Clark Kent: Meek reporter who

uses his job to cover stories

involving corrupt individuals.

Clark is clumsy, passive, and

unconfident.

Represents Model Citizen of

the period

Gender

Roles: Lois

Lane

Two different opinions

“Career Woman”:

Not ideal- Lies,

Cheats, Manipulates

Sought after-

Superman likes her

What does Superman’s

renouncing his U.S.

citizenship say about

American culture?

Question #3:

Protecting The

World

Why Superman Revoked

his Citizenship

Who is he Protecting

Why?

What could have

happened if he didn’t.

Daniel-

Preventing Global

Conflict

Christian-

Individualism

Politics

US Foreign Policy in 1938

WWII

Isolationism

US Foreign Policy Today

Member of a Global

Community

Superman the “Global

Citizen”

Becoming Bigger than

the United States

Superman the Individual

His Political Values

His Ideology

Superman’s

Current

Citizenship Clark Kent’s Citizenship

Status

Fans response to

Superman’s Decision

A “Slap in the Face”

to America

BUT, People

supported his action

in Tehran

Global Opinion of the

Comic

Not Long Afterwards, DC

issued a statement

“This short story is just

that, it will not be

followed up upon.

Superman will remain as

American as Apple Pie.”

Opinio

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