Superhuman Powers In The Novel Watchman, By Alan Moore

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If you were to look up the definition of a superhero the answer you would get is someone who has superhuman capabilities, which is what I will be arguing to be incorrect. Alan Moore, in the novel Watchman (1986) claims that a Superhero is typically someone who has Godlike powers but, is not the only way to be represent one. Moore supports his claim through imagery, dialogue and symbolism. Moore’s purpose points out that because someone doesn’t have superhuman powers does not limit them from being classified as a Superhero. Moore writes in a shameful tone through Dan’s Drieberg’s voice to capture his intended audience of people who also feel their fantasies and interest are an embarrassment. In this paper I will support Moore in his argument