AS 220.189 - Watchmen and Wires: the Anti-Hero in Literature and Film

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

Students in this course will study such anti-heroes as "The Watchmen's" Rorschach, as well as anti-villains, like "The Wire's" Omar, and others. We'll dig into their psychologies (and maybe our own) exploring such questions as: What makes a hero "bad," or a villain "good?" What do these characters tell us about ethics and morality? Finally, students will be invited to produce and write about their own anti-heroes and villains.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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