NEXT CLASS: THURSDAY, Feb. 26
1) 2ND VOLUME: PLEASE READ THE 2ND VOLUME OF SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.
AS YOU READ, FILL UP - AND THEN SUMBIT TO LEA - THIS WORKSHEET ON THE SECOND VOLUME.
Based on the diverse immigration policies discussed in class, choose three policies that you believe hold the most potential for analyzing Straczynski’s superhero narrative.
As you read the 2nd volume:
Identify 7-10 scenes that promote and go against these three policies as well as the two main goals of the immigration policies typically promoted by superhero stories.
For each policy and goal, identify two scenes: one that promotes this element of the immigration policy, and one that contradicts it or promotes the opposite view. For example, find a scene that encourages readers to be selfless, and find another scene that encourages readers to be selfish.
In each box, each scene must be described and connected to the immigration policy in at least two fully developed sentences.
You may leave three boxes empty. If you struggle to fill all the boxes, revise your selection of policies or include one or two (maximum) scenes from the first volume.
Do not focus only on the author's use of the character of Superman/Kent. Villains are, as a rule, used as counter-examples (promoting behaviours readers and immigrants should avoid). And do not forget the other secondary characters, especially the character of Eddie.
Take care.
