Tag: alan moore
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Watchmen Ultimately Gives Way To Its Own Hype
Watchmen Review (Movie) When it was announced Zack Synder, he of the relentlessly agressive Dawn of the Dead and 300, was directing the contemplative Watchmen there was understandable concern. Would Synder brings his love for action and visual razzle-dazzle to a graphic novel in which the characters largely stand around discussing life philosophies? Well, for…
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Considering Character as Theme-Watchmen
Character as Theme in Watchmen In Alan Moore’s Watchmen some of the most prominent characters exist largely as commentaries on a theme. It’s an effective way to intermingle multiple themes in a story and establish character and theme simultaneously. Dr Manhattan, Power Jon/Dr Manhattan symbolizes the theme of power, and more specifically ultimate power. They…