Catwoman Essays

Feminist film theory Feminist scholars point out that there is misogyny in the mainstream media that treat women as inferior and objects. They expressed that there is a need to explore representations and images of women. Feminist film theory makes gender its exploratory focus and it has emerged to find a place for women in films; they were frustrated with how feminist studies ignore critiques and works of media, particularly films. Conventionally, the representations of media are counter to the

Beowulf is a classic Anglo Saxon poem about heroism. In fact one scholar notes, “Legends and superheros present us with something very local in its ethics. It's not messianic. It's far more tangible” (Rhys Ifans). Beowulf is considered a legend in the English Literature world. Batman is considered a superhero in the DC Comic industry. However, even though they’re from different times and put in different situations, they have as much in common as they have different, especially in courage,

“Why so serious?” This has been a popular phrase said by an endless amount of people for more than a century. Who says this phrase? Why, the ever extravagant character- The Joker, of course. The Joker has been reincarnated by several different actors, but out of all of them, the recent actor, Jared Leto in the movie, Suicide Squad, has the best interpretation. Based on knowledge from the original comics and notes from Bill Finger (creator of The Joker), Leto successfully portrayed the character.

Film Source: Batman. (1989). [DVD] United States of America: Warner Bros. [08 May 2015] Key Points – Before becoming The Joker, Jack Napier wears purple suits, plays with cards and is branded to be crazy. His police report says that at the age of 15 he was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, has violent mood swings, a high intelligence and is emotionally unstable. Jack has aptitudes in science, chemistry and art. The film depicts the most commonly accepted Joker backstory. Jack is asked to

superheroes we can take Catwoman and Batman as an example. Batman and Catwoman are exactly alike and total opposites at the same time. There is a simple explanation behind this tricky sentence... In this essay I am going to uncover their secret and similarities they both share and then compare them and find some differences. At first sight it might seem that the only thing they have in common is that they both share an animal in their

There were probably three personalities in the book series which Sherlock Holmes took seriously: his closest friend and companion Dr Watson, femme fatale Irene Adler, the so-called Holmes in female disguise, and his archenemy and the chief competitor James Moriarty. Dr. John Watson became closer to Sherlock than even his elder brother Mycroft who was always trying to change Holmes and insist on his authority. Although Mycroft Holmes held a very important governmental position, Sherlock never took

The Joker and his Antisocial Personality Disorder How would you know if someone has antisocial personality disorder? According to Haycock, Dean A., and Emily Jane Willingham, “antisocial personality disorder is a diagnosis applied to persons who routinely behave with little or no regard for the rights, safety, or feelings of others” (109). The 1989 Batman film would not be what it is without the comical and evil Joker. Millionaire Bruce Wayne having witnessed his parents' brutal murdered as a child

Catwoman is the anti/superheroine that has the majority of qualities that I would like to have if I were to become a superhero for a day. Catwoman is the one of the most underappreciated characters due to the fact that she is an anti-heroine, isn’t always noble, and does not possess the stereotypical traits that other superheroines have. She might not have the ability to fly, or have superhuman strength but she has amazing agility that rivals all humans. In many scenarios, being quick on one’s feet

Since her comic debut in 1940, Catwoman has certainly had more than nine lives. From a bored socialite to an amnesiac flight attendant to a caring mother, Catwoman has done it all. Catwoman’s diverse character has evolved dramatically over the years. It saw changes in her costumes, actresses and gender roles. Catwoman’s change in appearance over the decades can be described as nothing short of dramatic. Catwoman has had more radical costume changes than almost any other hero or villain. In her first

AND BATMAN CHARACTER TO BE OFFICIAL] When Catwoman goes to confront Jefferson, Batman appears out of the darkness to stop Catwoman. He knows that Jefferson was also behind the kidnapping of Holly and tells her that he deserves a jury of his peers. Catwoman doubts this, but Batman offers that Lt. Gordon will help and listen with an unbiased ear. But, she still doubts him as it 's 'corrupted with men of money '. Then, Batman attempts to convince Catwoman to give up her costumed thievery, but the

take part in defining a character, but sex appeal as well. The argument that sexualizing female comic characters only leads to sexual objectification can only be countered by the cast of dynamic female characters the world of comics has to offer. Catwoman is an astute example of a multifaceted, well-rounded character that utilizes her sexuality to empower her and overthrow

Heroic Archetypes and Gender Bias in Visual Media By Lisa Mulligan CDG1 Abstract - Visual media such as video games have developed so much over the last twenty years. Games have become a popular media with all types of people throughout the world. This media affects many different people of all ages, religions, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and especially gender. Gender bias is a huge issue within the games media. Issues such as stereotypes, objectification, overly

bat signal on a bridge and tells everyone Batman is back. And one very important feature for religion is convert, religious people converts people around them to strengthen his own religion. Batman did so by converting Catwoman into helping him free the cops and defeat Bane. Catwoman was originally a selfish person and hated rich people. Later she helped other people by potentially endangers herself and established a romance relation with Bruce, an extremely rich guy. The transition point is Batman

Even the image design of comic culture is referenced from it. According to Catwoman comic cover artist Adam Hughes, the comic book Catwoman character was originally drawn based on Hepburn. The trend of wearing little black dress aroused the cheap rip-offs of the original Givenchy dress flooded the market afterwards. However, we all know that it is because

What’s wrong here? For each of the following, explain the mistake that makes it untrue. 1. A statement is a tautology if it is true. Tautology is a statement only if the words have a mean for the way they are worded. 2. A statement that is self-contradictory is seldom true. Self-contradictory arre not true, can 't be a statment can 't prove a self-contradictoy is true. 3. We can tell

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy constitutes a rather contemporary manifestation of an extensive body of artifacts in media culture. Media culture, Henry Giroux holds, “has become a substantial, if not the primary educational force in regulating the meanings, values, and tastes that set the norms, that offer up and legitimate particular subject positions – what it means to claim an identity as male, female, white, black, citizen, noncitizen” (2-3). Being the most popular remediation of the

Slide 2: • Batman -1989 • Batman Returns – 1992 • Batman Begins – 2005 • Dark Knight – 2008 Slide 3: • 1 dimensional • Simply batman>We know very little about why he is batman and also very little about why he is doing what he is doing. It is hardly mentioned that his parents died and we have to come to our own conclusions which are that he is getting revenge on the joker for killing his parents to restore justice to the city of darkness. • He is very arrogant because he believes he can get rid

as Captain America, Thor, and Spider-man are the type of characters who stick to their morals and alway do the right thing, or always what they think is the right thing to do. However, DC’s superheroes such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Catwoman all have something in common. They don’t always stick by their morals and they definitely don’t always do the right thing. Almost all of DC’s heroes lean more towards an anti-heroheroe who have inner battles with themselves between good and evil

Superheroes expand on the imagination of what humans can be. They have qualities that make the impossible possible. There are two superheros that have qualities that are more realistic. Ironman and Batman have no powers, they are just two men who have the resources to make the world a better place. There are multiple traits to a superhero: the uniform, the secret identity, the hideout, the sidekick, and some other characteristics A uniform is a vital part of a superhero. Batman’s uniform has some

Peter Parker. Batman too is prepared to end his crime-fighting life in order to be with the woman he loves. The most dramatic and intense relationship we encounter in the Batman movies is Bruce Wayne’s affection towards Selena Kyle, who later becomes Catwoman and is an enigmatic figure, an anti-heroine. In the two Batman movies, entitled Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, it is Rachel Dawes, Bruce’s childhood friend, for whom he is willing to abandon his double life. Nevertheless, all heroes, at a certain