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Using your powers responsibly

In a world where archetypes like Superman symbolize the clash of Earth and Sky, Dr. Robert Reynold explores the essence of superhero identity. Examining themes such as lost parents, the secret identity to protect oneself and others, and the use of technology as a form of magic, he emphasizes the importance of justice over mere law. Dr. Reynold warns against vigilantism, chauvinism, and elitism often present in superhero narratives, urging a reflection on mature themes while ensuring that the representation is diverse and responsible.

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Using your powers responsibly

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  1. Using your powers responsibly Dr. Robert Reynold

  2. What is your “Archetype?” • Lost parents • Man-god (baby Superman’s spaceship crash a symbolic birth of Earth and Sky) • Justice over “the law” • Clear sense of “super” vs. “normal” • Secret Identity (to protect themselves and others) • Use of “magic” (often from technology) that grants superhuman abilities • Inhabit a world similar to ours with a shared continuity • Has outfit that sets them apart, usually accentuating their strength / gender

  3. Avoid the following pitfalls • vigilantism / Fascist idea of “might makes right” • Focus on adolescent male fantasies (trials of puberty, power from powerlessness) • Chauvinism (women are objectified and/or only “damsels in distress”) • Racist / Elitist (relatively conservative; limited range of ethnicities represented; usually man with wealthy resources [Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark] that is heroic)

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