Discussion Questions 5
March 9 / Thursday (COMICS IN THE 1980s/90s)
As you read Frank Miller's graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns, please think about the following three questions. Type your answers (a short paragraph for each) on a single sheet of paper, and bring them to class. I will collect everyone’s answer sheets and mark a tick mark for your participation grade.
1. How would you characterize the differences in the characterization of Batman and Superman as presented in the graphic novel? Provide examples (with page numbers).
2. How is the U.S. government represented? How about the Gotham City Police Department?
3. Describe the depiction of women characters in the graphic novel using specific examples (with page numbers).
March 9 / Thursday (COMICS IN THE 1980s/90s)
As you read Frank Miller's graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns, please think about the following three questions. Type your answers (a short paragraph for each) on a single sheet of paper, and bring them to class. I will collect everyone’s answer sheets and mark a tick mark for your participation grade.
1. How would you characterize the differences in the characterization of Batman and Superman as presented in the graphic novel? Provide examples (with page numbers).
2. How is the U.S. government represented? How about the Gotham City Police Department?
3. Describe the depiction of women characters in the graphic novel using specific examples (with page numbers).