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

One of the earliest times I'd appreciate Prince (and his curious attributes) independent of my parents was when I eventually saw 1989's Batman. Prince providing the soundtrack was just a consequence of his affiliation with the movie studio, but having him at the helm couldn't have been more appropriate. Intimidating, fixated, zany, unpredictable, maniacal, snarky and obsessed with purple, Jack Nicholson's Joker was Prince's comic book spirit animal. The character was hands-down the most entertaining

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,

Joker sat quietly in his cell before he ate his breakfast. Last night he had been banging on his cell door and made a dent in it, and now he was exhausted. Joker was crazy like that and he also looked like a psychopath. He had green hair, very pale, average height, and basically crazy. A man slid his breakfast under the door and said “ You better eat your breakfast, you have a lot to do.” The man grinned with the two teeth that he had left and walked away. “What do you mean?” said Joker. Ten minutes

“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

Chaotic and reckless is usually what kids are known for. A lot of the time people don’t really see what’s behind all the chaos and recklessness. In Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu she does a good job showing that people influenced by bad decisions can lead to chaos. Marie Lu uses character, situational, and symbolic archetypes to convey the idea that people are easily manipulated into making bad decisions that can lead to chaos. She shows the idea of “chaos” by showing how Bruce is being influenced

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

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

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

With pigtails dipped in shades of pink and blue, smudged red lipstick, and the iconic red and blue, there's no mistaking the identity of this beloved character. Could you guess who? Yes, Harley Quinn! Except, the red and blue are not what you think. In a world of competitive superheroes and villains, there is one dynamic that we have overlooked: the toxic relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker. Likewise, domestic violence is a serious and prevalent issue in our society today. For many, domestic

Catwoman Should Catwoman be above the law? When talking about Catwoman we think of a wily and agile professional thief that sometimes is a hero/ helps batman. Selina Kyle, known as Catwoman was an amnesiac flight attendant who turned to crime after her plane crash she suffered a prior blow to the head which she survived. After the plane crash, she ended up in an alley, where a flock of alley cast found her and started gnawing at her fingers. When everything was finished somebody found her and took

Literary Criticism of Catwoman Soulstealer Ella Furr English 4 March, 8, 2023 The title of my book is catwoman soulstealer. The author of my book is sarah j maas. My book was published in 2018. I believe the genre of this book is action. I also believe that the subgenre is drama, i think this because there are many conflicts that go on throughout the novel. One of the many conflicts is when Selena gets into a fight with ivy. Ivy ends up standing her ground and proving to Catwoman that she is the better

The outlaw archetype is a prevalent theme in Catwoman Soulstealer, a young adult novel written by Sarah J. Maas. The main protagonist, Selina Kyle, embodies this archetype as she navigates through her teenage years. Throughout the novel, Selina is depicted as a rebellious and independent character who constantly defies authority and societal norms. Her journey can be seen as a coming-of-age story, as she learns to harness her powers and reconcile with her past. At the beginning of the novel, Selina

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

To her surprise, the principal of the criminal training school was Catwoman. Robin was surprised, but he saw his chance and prepared to fight. Just then, Batman appears again. Robin and Batman first capture many of the students who were around. While they were doing so, Catwoman tried to escape. Then someone threw mashed potatoes at Catwoman. The food fighters helped them. With the help of Batman, Tim and the food fighter, Catwoman was safely caught by 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