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Myth, Metatext, Continuity and Cataclysm in Dc Comics’ Crisis on Infinite Earths
WORLDS WILL LIVE, WORLDS WILL DIE: MYTH, METATEXT, CONTINUITY AND CATACLYSM IN DC COMICS’ CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Adam C. Murdough A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS August 2006 Committee: Angela Nelson, Advisor Marilyn Motz Jeremy Wallach ii ABSTRACT Angela Nelson, Advisor In 1985-86, DC Comics launched an extensive campaign to revamp and revise its most important superhero characters for a new era. In many cases, this involved streamlining, retouching, or completely overhauling the characters’ fictional back-stories, while similarly renovating the shared fictional context in which their adventures take place, “the DC Universe.” To accomplish this act of revisionist history, DC resorted to a text-based performative gesture, Crisis on Infinite Earths. This thesis analyzes the impact of this singular text and the phenomena it inspired on the comic-book industry and the DC Comics fan community. The first chapter explains the nature and importance of the convention of “continuity” (i.e., intertextual diegetic storytelling, unfolding progressively over time) in superhero comics, identifying superhero fans’ attachment to continuity as a source of reading pleasure and cultural expressivity as the key factor informing the creation of the Crisis on Infinite Earths text. The second chapter consists of an eschatological reading of the text itself, in which it is argued that Crisis on Infinite Earths combines self-reflexive metafiction with the ideologically inflected symbolic language of apocalypse myth to provide DC Comics fans with a textual "rite of transition," to win their acceptance for DC’s mid-1980s project of self- rehistoricization and renewal. -
Leaders and Heroes: Modern Day Archetypes Sophon Shadraconis Claremont Graduate University, [email protected]
LUX: A Journal of Transdisciplinary Writing and Research from Claremont Graduate University Volume 3 | Issue 1 Article 15 2013 Leaders and Heroes: Modern Day Archetypes Sophon Shadraconis Claremont Graduate University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarship.claremont.edu/lux Part of the Business Commons, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons Recommended Citation Shadraconis, Sophon (2013) "Leaders and Heroes: Modern Day Archetypes," LUX: A Journal of Transdisciplinary Writing and Research from Claremont Graduate University: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 15. Available at: http://scholarship.claremont.edu/lux/vol3/iss1/15 Shadraconis: Leaders and Heroes: Modern Day Archetypes Shadraconis 1 Leaders and Heroes: Modern Day Archetypes Sophon Shadraconis Claremont Graduate University Abstract This paper explores the salience of archetypes through modern day idealization of leaders as heroes. The body of research in evolutionary psychology and ethology provide support for archetypal theory and the influence of archetypes (Hart & Brady, 2005; Maloney, 1999). Our idealized self is reflected in archetypes and it is possible that we draw on archetypal themes to compensate for a reduction in meaning in our modern day work life. Archetypal priming can touch a person’s true self and result in increased meaning in life. According to Faber and Mayer (2009), drawing from Jung (1968), an archetype is an, “internal mental model of a typical, generic story character to which an observer might resonate emotionally” (p. 307). Most contemporary researchers maintain that archetypal models are transmitted through culture rather than biology, as Jung originally argued (Faber & Mayer, 2009). Archetypes as mental models can be likened to image schemas, foundational mind/brain structures that are developed during human pre-verbal experience (Merchant, 2009). -
Into the Breach Video Series Study Guide
Into the Breach Video Series Study Guide Faith in Action Faith Into the Breach Video Series Study Guide Copyright © Knights of Columbus, 2021. All rights reserved. Quotations from Into the Breach, An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, Copyright © 2015, are used with permission of Diocese of Phoenix. Quotations from New American Bible, Revised Edition, Copyright © 2010, are used with permission of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Quotations from Catholic Word Book #371, Copyright © 2007, are used with permission of Knights of Columbus Supreme Council and Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN 46750. Cover photograph credit: Shutterstock. Russo, Alex. Saint Michael Archangel statue on the top of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, Italy, used with permission. Getty Images. Trood, David. Trekking in the Austrian Alps, used with permission. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America. CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS Introduction. 1 A Man Who Can Stand in the Breach. 2 How to Use This Study Guide . 3 How to Lead a Small Group Session . 8 INTO THE BREACH EPISODES Masculinity . 12 Brotherhood. 19 Leadership . 27 Fatherhood. 35 Family . 42 Life . 49 Prayer . 56 Suffering . 64 Sacramental Life . 72 Spiritual Warfare . 80 Evangelization . 87 The Cornerstone . 95 APPENDIX Definitions . 103 Catholic Information Service. 107 Faith in Action . 108 INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS Introduction “And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land…” (Ezekiel 22:30) In 2015, Bishop Thomas J. -
Black Heroes in the United States: the Representation of African Americans in Contemporary American Culture
Università degli Studi di Padova Dipartimento di Studi Linguistici e Letterari Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Lingue Moderne per la Comunicazione e la Cooperazione Internazionale Classe LM-38 Tesi di Laurea Black Heroes in the United States: the Representation of African Americans in Contemporary American Culture Relatore Laureando Prof.ssa Anna Scacchi Enrico Pizzolato n° matr.1102543 / LMLCC Anno Accademico 2016 / 2017 - 1 - - 2 - Università degli Studi di Padova Dipartimento di Studi Linguistici e Letterari Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Lingue Moderne per la Comunicazione e la Cooperazione Internazionale Classe LM-38 Tesi di Laurea The Representation of Black Heroism in American Culture Relatore Laureando Prof.ssa Anna Scacchi Enrico Pizzolato n° matr.1102543 / LMLCC Anno Accademico 2016 / 2017 - 4 - Table of Contents: Preface Chapter One: The Western Victimization of African Americans during and after Slavery 1.1 – Visual Culture in Propaganda 1.2 - African Americans as Victims of the System of Slavery 1.3 - The Gift of Freedom 1.4 - The Influence of White Stereotypes on the Perception of Blacks 1.5 - Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice 1.6 - Conclusion Chapter Two: Black Heroism in Modern American Cinema 2.1 – Representing Racial Agency Through Passive Characters 2.2 - Django Unchained: The Frontier Hero in Black Cinema 2.3 - Character Development in Django Unchained 2.4 - The White Savior Narrative in Hollywood's Cinema 2.5 - The Depiction of Black Agency in Hollywood's Cinema 2.6 - Conclusion Chapter Three: The Different Interpretations -
2017 Heroes of the Storm® Heroes Global Championship Mid-Season Brawl Specific Competition Rules, Terms and Conditions
2017 HEROES OF THE STORM® HEROES GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP MID-SEASON BRAWL SPECIFIC COMPETITION RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 2 2. MID-SEASON BRAWL TOURNAMENT ............................................................................................. 3 2.1. Acceptance of the Specific Rules. ......................................................................... 3 2.2. Applicability of the Specific Rules. ....................................................................... 4 3. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 4 3.1. Regional Eligibility. ............................................................................................... 5 3.2. Residency Requirements. ....................................................................................... 6 3.3. Minimum Age Requirements. ................................................................................ 7 3.4. Ineligible Players. .................................................................................................. 8 4. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 8 4.1. Tournament Date and Location. ............................................................................ 8 4.2. Qualification. ........................................................................................................ -
2017 River Heroes
2017 RIVER HEROES July 2017 Issue A RIVER NETWORK PUBLICATION CLICK ON THE LINKS TO WATCH EACH HERO’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. THE RIVER HEROES ISSUERiver Network River Voices 2017 1 IN THIS ISSUE Everyone loves a hero. We love being inspired by their passion, spirit, and resolve. We love celebrating their success, being moved to tears, and infected by laughter. When I attended my first River Rally, I was deeply moved by caliber of work taking place across the United States, by the positive and inclusive nature of the conference, and by the deeply moving and inspirational stories of people HEADQUARTERS making extraordinary contributions to a brighter future for our rivers and our P.O. Box 21387 communities. I was instantly smitten with the concept of River Heroes and Boulder, CO 80308 the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. 303.736.2724 [email protected] We have wanted to make the content of River Rally more accessible for some time. We believe that a more inclusive movement for our rivers requires www.rivernetwork.org more voices at the table, including at River Rally. Towards that end, we have expanded our scholarships with the help of funders and found other ways to engage with the communities where River Rally is held. This year for the first time we are also very happy to share some of the magic of River Rally with anyone who has a computer, including the transformative stories of this year’s River Heroes, free of charge. This issue of River Voices features each of our River Heroes—Angie Rosser, TABLE OF CONTENTS Denny Caneff, David Deen, David Sligh, and Margaret Frisbie—through personal profiles and videos of their acceptance speeches. -
Female Anti-Heroes in Contemporary Literature, Film, and Television Sara A
Eastern Illinois University The Keep Masters Theses Student Theses & Publications 2016 Female Anti-Heroes in Contemporary Literature, Film, and Television Sara A. Amato Eastern Illinois University This research is a product of the graduate program in English at Eastern Illinois University. Find out more about the program. Recommended Citation Amato, Sara A., "Female Anti-Heroes in Contemporary Literature, Film, and Television" (2016). Masters Theses. 2481. https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2481 This is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Theses & Publications at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in Masters Theses by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Graduate School� f.AsTE�ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY" Thesis Maintenance and Reproduction Certificate FOR: Graduate Candidates Completing Theses in Partial Fulfillment of the Degree Graduate Faculty Advisors Directing the Theses RE: Preservation, Reproduction, andDistribution of Thesis Research Preserving, reproducing, and distributing thesis research is an important part of Booth Library's responsibility to provide access to scholarship. In order to further this goal, Booth Library makes all graduate theses completed as part of a degree program at Eastern Illinois University available for personal study, research, and other not-for-profit educational purposes. Under 17 U.S.C. § 108, the library may reproduce and distribute a copy without infringing on copyright; however, professional courtesy dictates that permission be requested from the author before doing so. Your signatures affirm the following: • The graduate candidate is the author of this thesis. • The graduate candidate retains the copyright and intellectual property rights associated with the original research, creative activity, and intellectual or artistic content of the thesis. -
Ordinary Heroes: Depictions of Masculinity in World War II Film a Thesis Submitted to the Miami University Honors Program in Pa
Ordinary Heroes: Depictions of Masculinity in World War II Film A thesis submitted to the Miami University Honors Program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for University Honors with Distinction by Robert M. Dunlap May 2007 Oxford, Ohio Abstract Much work has been done investigating the historical accuracy of World War II film, but no work has been done using these films to explore social values. From a mixed film studies and historical perspective, this essay investigates movie images of American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations to analyze changing perceptions of masculinity. An examination of ten films chronologically shows a distinct change from the post-war period to the present in the depiction of American soldiers. Masculinity undergoes a marked change from the film Battleground (1949) to Band of Brothers (2001). These changes coincide with monumental shifts in American culture. Events such as the loss of the Vietnam War dramatically changed perceptions of the Second World War and the men who fought during that time period. The United States had to deal with a loss of masculinity that came with their defeat in Vietnam and that shift is reflected in these films. The soldiers depicted become more skeptical of their leadership and become more uncertain of themselves while simultaneously appearing more emotional. Over time, realistic images became acceptable and, in fact, celebrated as truthful while no less masculine. In more recent years, there is a return to the heroism of the World War II generation, with an added emotionality and dimensionality. Films reveal not only the popular opinions of the men who fought and reflect on the validity of the war, but also show contemporary views of masculinity and warfare. -
Honoring America's Veterans (HAV) Honor Our Heroes Competition OFFICIAL RULES 1 Contest A) Contest Entry Begins July 6, 2020
Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) Honor Our Heroes Competition OFFICIAL RULES 1 Contest a) Contest entry begins July 6, 2020 at midnight MST b) Contest entry ends August 15, 2020 at midnight MST 2. Eligibility: a) Honor Our Heroes Nominee must be a legal resident of Arizona, (proof of residency required). b) Active duty personnel are not eligible. c) You must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry. d) No purchase necessary to participate or win. Purchase will not improve chances of winning. 3. How to Enter and Win: a) Visit www.HonoringAmericasVeterans.org to enter and win. b) Enter all required fields, including but not limited to: your first and last name, your e-mail address, your phone number, nominees first and last name, indicate by checking a box adjacent to the choices, what era (war, conflict, etc.) the nominee served in, rank of nominee, 150-300 words describing why you feel the nominee should be named as one of the Phoenix Veteran’s Day Honoring Our Heroes Awardees. Once all required fields are completely filled in, click the submit button. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Information contained in the entry must not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights, must not include bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age, must be non-defamatory. c) HAV reserves the right to delay contest announcements due to breaking news or other unanticipated events. d) A panel of judges will select Seven (7) winners based on the persuasive nature of the nomination submission. -
Heroic Youth Leaders Are Treated to an Early Thanksgiving In
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT Heroic Youth Leaders are Treated to an Early Thanksgiving in Recognition of Their Environmental Stewardship Young Heroes at the Helm of Cleaning and Greening Los Angeles County are Celebrated Los Angeles, CA-----November 2019-----Los Angeles young adult “Corpsmembers” from the LA Conservation Corps (LA Corps) are being celebrated with an early Thanksgiving meal in appreciation for their daily commitment and leadership in caring for the environment and revitalizing neighborhoods across Los Angeles County with beautification and conservation projects. As Corpsmembers, they participate in hands-on job skills training and work experiences at the Corps with an emphasis on conservation; they earn a paycheck while they learn. They develop a solid work ethic, patience, effective communication skills, teamwork, self-confidence, leadership, and green workforce skills as a result of the program, becoming environmental stewards. Many Corpsmembers are at-risk young adults who join the Corps for a second chance. In addition to recycling, cleaning alleys, removing graffiti, planting trees, building trails and clearing fire fuel, these young leaders participate in and/or lead service projects, connecting people to nature and revitalizing urban green spaces across L.A. County. For example, at the top of the Culver City Stairs at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Corpsmembers have been working for more than a year in collaboration with California State Parks and the Audubon Society to enhance the safety of trails for hikers, build uniform step heights, conduct trail maintenance, and protect native plants. They hosted a day of service there for community volunteers to plant trees recently on National Public Lands Day. -
Official Manual Heroes Of
OFFICIAL MANUAL HEROES OF '76® 01 January 2016 FOR HEROES OF '76® EYES ONLY National Sojourners, Inc. 7942-R Cluny Court Springfield, VA 22153-2810 (703) 765-5000 FAX: (703) 765-8390 e-mail: [email protected] PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS *Colonel Christopher Van Deventer, Emeritus *MGEN Amos A. Fries, Honorary *COL William Biehl, Jr. (80-81) *COL George F. Unmacht, Honorary *CPT J. Layton Walker, LOH (81-82) *BGEN Merritt B. Curtis, Honorary *MAJ Raymond S. Griffith (82-83) *MAJ William H. S. Bateman, Honorary *LTC Ogden Johnson (83-84) *COL Albert W. Foreman (30-31) *LT Charles S. Allen (84-85) *CAPT John D. Robnett (31-32) *COL George H. Mason, PNP, LOH (85-86) *COL Russell P. Reeder (32-33) *COL Robert E. Bancroft (86-87) *COL Frank E. Hopkins (33-34) *CWO Anthony J. Natali (87-88) *LTCOL Louis C. Wilson (34-35) LTC Kenneth L. Lowmiller, PNP, LOH (88-89) *COL Robert L. Queisser (35-36) * CAPT Charles E. Losey (89-90) *MAJ Arnold B. VanRaalte (36-37) CAPT George S. M. Cowan, Jr. (90-91) *RADM Yancey S. Williams (37-38) *LGEN H. Nickerson, Jr., PNP, LOH (91-92) *COL Walcott Denison (38-39) *MAJ John G. Norris (92-93) *CBOSN Henry A. Meyers (39-40) *BG Benjamin T. Sutherlin, PNP, LOH (93-94) *COL Jere M. Leaman (40-41) *COL Carl L. Sitter, PNP, LOH (94-95) *BGEN Robert H. Dunlop (41-42) *COL Jack M. Marden, PNP (95-96) *CAPT Frank J. Bailey (42-43) *LTC A. B. “Tom” Harmon (96-97) *COL Charles C. -
"The Saying Is Trustworthy and Deserving of Full Acceptance, That Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners, Of
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church Associate Reformed Synod www.devengerroad.org "The saying is trustworthy and 1200 Devenger Road Greer, S.C. 29650 deserving of full acceptance, Phone (864) 268-7652 that Christ Jesus came into the Pastor: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] world to save sinners, of whom I Minister: Rev. Andrew Di Iulio Clerk of the Session: Tom Pence Organist: Kimberly Good Congregational Chairman: Chris Miller Choir Director: Sarah Barron Chairman of the Diaconate: Dean Hackett am the foremost." Women’s Ministries President: Helen Fields Trustees Steve Kern Woody Stone Session Diaconate Timothy 1:15 Class of 2023: Tom Pence Class of 2021: Scott Morgan Class of 2024: Ted Jones Rodger Willoughby Class of 2025: Steve Kern Class of 2022: Dean Hackett Bob Rondeau Andy Daughtry Missionaries supported in part by our church: Bill and Mae Lee Letchworth | Cree Nation, Canada Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Rev. and Mrs. David Galletta | MT3 Rev. and Mrs. Paul Robelot | France Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Van Dalen | Lithuania W E L C O M E Sermon Notes November 8, 2020 “Great Sinner, Great Savior” Devenger Road Presbyterian Church — November 8, 2020 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Rev. Adam Radcliff ABOUT US By God’s grace we seek to be a family of Reformed believers seeking to declare the grace of the Gospel by loving Jesus and loving others well. With the help of the Holy Spirit we desire to convey the grace of the gospel in a way that is warm and welcoming by sharing God’s love, giving our love, meeting the needs of those around us, and praying for the Holy Spirit to change lives by his ministry through us.