In the modern world, everyday heroes are admired. People show respect for people who show courage in jobs like the police force, firefighters, soldiers, and doctors. Should we be thankful for these people? The answer is an immediate yes, but can they truly compare to the heroes saving the world in movies, comics, and television? It seems America could use an invincible hero to come in and save the day. What if there really was a superhero that protected America?
When a "superhero" is mentioned, millions of controversies and stereotypes rush to mind. Would the hero have superpowers? Is that even possible? It is much more likely they would be an average person with some sort of extraordinary skill and technology. Would the government support the hero, or would they be on the James Jonah Jameson's "Most Wanted?" The hero could be either male or female. This could cause many sexist views in the eyes of the public and cause a division of allegiance to the hero. What if there is more than one hero? There is the possibility of a group or band, such as the X-Men or Justice League. The basis for a superhero in modern life is so absurd because of the many imaginations of the people in the world today.
The superhero would have an incredible amount of duties in America each and every day. There are governmental issues, and also the depressing state of the war. The hero could be used in protection against enemy forces. There is also the case of everyday crimes in American cities and towns. The hero would have to choose between being localized in a single location or a national force. This could cause the citizens to feel unfairness and inequality if the hero favors one location over another. Another issue would include transportation and how the hero would get to their destinations in enough time to rescue the cause.
Media and literature would be quick to adapt to a "real superhero" in America. The tabloids would constantly be filled with updates on the superhero's actions and accomplishments. They would also likely contain the hero's failures and faults. Millions of interviews would be requested with the hero to be published worldwide. Books would be written about the hero, such as biographies and even short fiction stories. Many new comics may be started about the "real hero," and they would have to be determined as whether they are nonfiction or not. The hero may even write their own autobiography in their old age.
An American superhero would alter the American culture as a whole. There would be a whole new symbol for American patriotism and bravery. The country would find a whole new source of dependence and many things in the nation would change. A new sense of security would rise about. The main question is whether America would change for the better or for the worst. Well, unless some brave hero steps up to the task, perhaps America will never know.
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I like this post and I agree that a superhero would change the American culture.
ReplyDeleteThe greatest example of this would be Batman in his whole "I'm rich so why would I fight crime" excuse. I would feel bad for the superhero because they would be easily targeted by the media and the enemy.
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ReplyDeleteI think this was very original! I like the idea of a real superhero, but I don't know if they would be seen as anymore exciting than the other heroes we have today because they wouldn't have special powers or anything.
ReplyDeleteI like the cleverness you put into this blog. I agree with Morrison in the fact that they make not be seen as anymore exciting than superheros in our society today such as firefighters, people in service, and doctors who all do not hold any notable super natural powers, but who is to say that we need any more than the super hero's we already have...?
ReplyDeleteI found this post very interesting. I'm afriad that a legit "superhero" would cause more harm then good.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Morrison as people may not see them as anymore exciting than other superheros.
ReplyDeleteThis makes you wonder, what would actually happen if a person had superpowers? I mean, sure, a lot of people would use them for good, but I'd think that a bigger majority would just use them to advance their own agendas.
ReplyDeleteI really like this post. It raises some interesting questions about our views on heroes.
ReplyDeleteThis was indeed well done. Thanks Rand for giving us some food for thought. Especially interesting was the bit in paragraph 3. With only one superhero available, there would inevitably be some disasters left unattended to, people left wondering why their plight was found less important than another's. In a way, this is similar to how people question God when He answers someone's prayers while seemingly unconcerned with another's.
ReplyDeleteThe greatest question this post raises about American Culture seems to be this: Americans believe in the idea of a superhero. Is that because we believe the individual is the true source of good in our lives, that one person is always more capable than a group? I would be tempted to answer "yes."
I liked this post a lot!
ReplyDeleteInteresting concept. To me, since power corrupts, this hero would end up looking after themselves and be as selfish and inconsiderate as any of our politicians.
ReplyDeleteI like this post a lot. It would cause some problems though with only one superhero I agree.
ReplyDeleteI think a real superhero would be awesome! No more corrupt cops.
ReplyDeleteA real superhero would be cool. I only wish he(or she for the feminist in the class)could make things spontaneously combust.
ReplyDeleteDang... after reading this i wanna throw on some spandex and a cape and go fight crime and show them all whats up!
ReplyDeleteI liked this post, but it would cause problems if there was only one superhero.
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