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1. Superheroes in modern culture -From Superman, created in 1938, Batman in 1939 and Wonder Woman, conceptualized in 1941, superheroes have been created with nearly characteristics imaginable and that shape and regularly reflect the ideologies of society. â€Å"Kids look up to these â€Å"heroes† they have this dream to be this character and the mentality that they have or want to have the powers of theses heroes, these kids want to be looked up to and honored for what they have done. They want to have pride and be loved.† A. These â€Å"superheroes† are admired for their costumes, dramatic story, their villains and the powerful characteristics. They like to see the fights and bringing justice to the crime. These heroes have a stereotype that they are beyond human and essentially perfect. They are considered unstoppable. (study mode) 1. They viewers(fans) of these superheroes and their media, want to be just like them, in the sense of dressing up and role playing with their friends the different scenes in the movies. They admire the physical characteristics(muscles/abilities) and their determination and loyalty 2. There is often this misconception that heroes are only concerned with the appearance and glory, but a lot of writer make an effort create a back story to emphasize to children that it could happen to them (to relate).(study mode) B. Images of physically superior beings with limited with weaknesses, and strong personalities have permeated our culture and have people trying to shape themselves to be like the superheroes them so admired. A hero is someone who rises above his or her fears and limitations to achieve something extraordinary †¦ a hero embodies what we believe is best in ourselves(study mode) A superhero must, by definition, be virtually ageless and immortal, capable of rising from the grave even after being killed. Superheroes are forever static.(couch) C. American superheroes (background) SPIDERMAN- Kids were sick of reading about kids, they wanted to read about what they would soon become, a teenager. So in the 60’s, spider-man was introduced with an engaging story about a regular teen who became a hero after getting bit by a spider.(couch) 2. Super heroes in different countries- Heroes in different cultures and parts of the world are based around their life and ethnicity. A. Isreal: sabraman- a former police officer that was given the abilities of no other by the superagency of is real. He is a former holocaust survivor and fought in many wars. He could shoot radioactive rays from his eyes, could fly across the ocean in a split second, could bend anything and could teleport. His enemy is Dr Mengle. (World) B. Japan- Astro boy-half human half robot that was made a man that lost his son. He fights crime and injustice. This hero 8s very popular in the US as well, there are movies and comics about Astro boy in America. This just shows how link superheroes and other countries truly are. It gives us an understanding of how they all have the same traits and similar stories. C. Europe- Marvel man-(in US) Sherlock Holmes (in US) James Bond (in US) All have cool costume and fights evil. Robin Hood. D. American heroes are popular for their super abilities, like flying and strength; Asian heroes have different powers, like messing with people souls or battles with wind and rain. They use natural abilities or battle thing that is actually happening in that time 3. Similarities–Whether they’re super-powered aliens, lone vigilantes, or teenage sidekicks, all superheroes share certain characteristics in common, some sort of strength of character, some system of positive values, and a determination to, no matter what, protect those values †¦ the superhero-more than even the ordinary fictional hero-has to represent the values of the society that produces him. (couch) El Santo(Mexican)- strength-Rodolfo Huerta- fights supernatural creatures and scientists that are evil-has a mask cape and leggings.(Mr. Incredible) Europe-Gundala-(secret identity- Sancaka) shoot lightening and super speed- fights crime- spandex, red boots and gloves, winged ears-(flash or wolverine) Robin hood and Samson are popular all over the world. They are all connected in some way and all heroes are base and have come from ideas from the other characters. All over the world heroes have alike or identical heroes and heroic traits. We will often see heroes from different shows in American shows, working with (fighting crime) American heroes. Japanese Spiderman Turkish superman. (Indian superman)(World) D. In America we have captain America, this superhero confides to our culture, by the costume and symbols (countries) there are many ways these heroes are alike. They all have heroes that represent their culture. Through their costumes and names.(countries) 3. Canada-major maple leaf(sign do Canada)/ Saudi Arabia-Arabian knight/England-captain Britain/ Ireland-Shamrock/Tasmania-Tasmanian devil(we have that in America) countries) E. Captain Britain=captain America We see the Tasmanian devil in American culture as well. They all share ideas and represent their culture and symbols the same way. By their costumes, names and the way they serve their community from evil/crime.(countries) Britain’s superheroes are so similar that they were made form American superheroes.(Britain) F. Asia has characters based on â€Å"x-men† and â€Å"Spiderman†(Asian) G. Asian heroes have different names but are made from American names and have abilities like American superheroes. Karate kid- in AmericaJapenese Spiderman- Spiderman. Cassandra Cain batgirl-batgirl H. They all have one motive- to do well in the community, no matter in what way or how they do it they want to protect people and the bitterness of mankind. (asian) I. Some heroes are even shared , some with different names and some with the same.(Britain) 4. Example of exact same heroes-x-men and the super hero squad. A lot have the same characteristics and have the same mentality. a. They a lot of heroes in different places of the world have made movies with each other’s heroes to introduce they different ethnicities( they want to make kids familiar with different countries and their culture)(world) J. Just like American heroes they all have back stories of where they come from and why they fight the crime they do and who they protect.(Britain) 1.â€Å"Kids look up to these â€Å"heroes† they have this dream to be this character and the mentality that they have or want to have the powers of theses heroes, these kids want to be looked up to and honored for what they have done. They want to have pride and be loved.†(Superman) 4. Some heroes are different based on ethnicity by their costumes, names and their plot around them, but they have the same abilities and objectives. b. Heroes in different cultures and parts of the world are based around their life and ethnicity.(couch) c. â€Å"all heroes across the globe all have the same drive, all have the same objectives to fight crime and win the nations hearts†(superman couch) d. Explains how no matter where in the world they have the same body types(fit, muscular and tall) u will usually never see a short stubby hero.(maybe villain) (Britain)