From an early age I loved to read. At just two years old I begged my mother to enroll me into school. I watched as my older sister meticulously picked out her school outfit each night in preparation for the next school day. At such a young age, I somehow knew that this thing called “school” was going to be something spectacular. My home was chaotic and reading became an escape and helped distract me from my unpleasant family dynamic. Beginning when I was 5 years old, I read novels, magazines, and newspapers. Adults often commented how odd it was to see a child under the age of 10 year’s old who enjoyed Time magazine, People and the daily newspaper. Reading the newspaper was where I first became familiar with comic strips. When my father …show more content…
I did not know at the time that Superman was from a comic book. I enjoyed the excitement and fantasy the story line provided. One day while I was watching television at my aunt’s house, my older cousin Pasha walked in on my weekly routine of watching Superman on ABC. As usual I was sitting way too close to the television set and had just been scolded by my mother that I was going to go blind unless I sat back. Clearly annoyed I prayed there would be no more interruptions. I made sure not to make eye contact hoping to be left alone. During a commercial break, I pretended to fidget with my denim jean overall clasp just so Pasha wouldn’t talk to me. Next thing I knew Pasha very loudly exclaimed, “Are you really watching the fake version of Superman?” I proudly responded “I am watching Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman!” I thought for sure he would think I was so cool, but Pasha often times looked down on my music, clothing, and television choices. This was not a uncommon reaction from him. Pasha stood there with a look of disapproval and disappointment that I was used to and very loudly stated, “This show is not worthy of being called Superman. It’s not the real Superman! ” Pasha then gave me my first comic book lesson. This is where I learned about the classic comic book genre and how Lois & Clark: The Adventures of Superman was based on the original DC Comic book Superman. I appreciated Pasha’s long talks about the classics. I learned to
Have you heard of Superman and his strange ways well here is a texet and how the
Sherman Alexie recounted in his essay “The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me” how his first ever read as a child was an unspecified Superman comic, and how he learned to read from this comic. At first, this seems just a minor detail he put at the beginning of his essay, but with further analysis, I will explain why this is one of the most impactful and important details in his message.
To people that have comic book illiteracy, Batman and Superman would seem like they would be pretty similar to each other, which is true but only to a degree. They have similar names, outfits, and both live two different lives, etc. On the other hand, when it comes down to what makes these two men special, they are polar opposites. They have differences in backgrounds, powers, motivations, and in what makes them popular among fans. Despite their similarities in outward appearances, Batman and Superman are exceedingly distinct from one another.
One method Guggenheim uses to make his opinion is through his allusions. He makes an allusion to Superman in the beginning, with clips of episodes from the original Superman, and in the title, “Waiting for Superman”. The concept of Superman appeals to the childish nature within someone. It reminds people of the
Though some people may disagree I find that waiting for Superman is not an attack on teachers. In my opinion it is more of a testament to the importance of good teachers in our sometimes
The short story “Superman and Me,” by Sherman Alexie is a look back into his childhood to point out how and when he began to read. He also uses it as an outlet to show where reading took him in life. In this paper, I will attempt to give an overview of his thoughts and experiences, while also sharing my thoughts on it. In doing so, I hope to point out how reading guided him throughout his childhood, and into adulthood. He explains that his love for reading was his way of trying to save his life (Alexie 3). Reading is an essential function, that when used can help anyone excel into a growth far from what is expected.
Before I began elementary school, I enjoyed reading picture books, the touch and feel books and pop-up books. I loved the author Dr. Suess, because he was funny and because I loved the rhyming he did in his writing. I can remember before bed, my mom or dad would read to me until I got old enough to read myself. My mom has always enjoyed reading, if she is not reading a book, then she is reading a recipe or a magazine. My dad on the other hand, I have only seen him read one book, besides reading manuals for his tools. Reading was not a big deal in my house, all of us kids were told that we needed to read, but they did not force us to read. This brings me to Richard Rodriguez’s essay, in his household reading was not as important, but once he got to school, he realized that reading is one of the main activities. I can relate to Rodriguez because in either one of our households we weren’t told that we had to read before we did something else. Once I got to elementary school is when I realized that reading was not for me. Before school, I enjoyed reading, then once I began elementary school, I was forced to read, take tests over books, and read out loud in front of the class which made reading a chore.
Some of my earliest memories of reading and writing took place in preschool. My former teacher, Mrs. Williams always made reading a fun and new experience which helped encourage us to read. I remember always being excited to read a new book as if I were embarking on a new adventure. My mother also encouraged me to read by reading to my brother and I at bedtime. She also gave us plenty of genres to choose from. Even though my dad did not reach much, my mom was very much interested in books about British crime mysteries. My brother, on the other hand, read anime’ comics and video game instruction pamphlets. Although reading has not been my strongest subject, the subject has always been part of my life.
I’ve always been an avid reader. When I was in elementary school, my mother would take my brother and I to the library every week to pick out books. I would take the books to school and read them all in one day. I loved reading so much that my teachers would call home and tell my parents that I was reading my library books during class instead of my textbooks. Reading has always been a major part of my life. I used to aspire to become an author. I even wanted to become an editor at one point. I used to make daily household newspapers and magazines for my entire family to read and enjoy. My strong love for reading certainly came in handy during my freshman year of high school.
Reading has been one of my favorite hobbies since I was a little child. I grew up as a normal child should grow and eventually I had to start learning for me to fit in society. My literacy started many years ago, after I knew how to talk and communicate with people. Reading my alphabet was quite stressful and I had to be given a hand by my family members. I remember my parents reading with me and it was the most meaningful and memorable way to spend time with me. This is because I liked reading a lot and I was eager to learn so that I could fit in with my older siblings. My favorite books were storybooks taking about adventures and fairytales
And there definitely was a problem. Superman could admit that now. It was funny how the whole League could threaten him for months and he'd do nothing; but three little sentences could finally get his butt moving: “There’s a reaction for everything action, Clark. Even inaction,insume cases. How would you like it if your inaction was to inadvertently kill Superboy? “
Now in these days everyone one likes to read comic books since they became part of our society. What makes them interesting is how entertaining they could get giving us different points of views on different stories of superheroes. Many of us believe that “Classic superheroes stories are wildly fun, suspenseful and exciting” (Tom and Matt Morris) forgetting the idea of what really makes a hero. Different perceptions of superheroes are considered based on their wrong actions and way of thinking. Frank’s Miller Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is one of the comic books that make us “rethink the conception of the superhero and press each of us to reconsider some of the fundamental moral principles
At this point in my life, reading would definitely not make a list of my favorite things to do, but this wasn’t always the case. Some of my youngest memories involve reading, and many of these memories are enjoyable. Every night before bed my mom would read to me, and I remember begging to read just one more before she tucked me in almost every night. This is when my love for reading sparked. Throughout grade school, I continued to read frequently and never found it to be a chore; however, once middle school hit I no longer included reading as a past time or found it pleasurable. Looking back now I realize this was when English class included more forced literature, and school consisted of reading extensive pages in textbooks. Reading
Whether you call him Kal-El, Clark Joseph Kent or the Man of Steel, fans and non-alike know him the world over as Superman. Recently, this iconoclastic character was reintroduced to a new generation with the film Man of Steel and so began for some a look back to another era where a bold new dawn of superhero action movies was born with Superman The Movie. An inevitable debate ensued about whether a modern, technologically advanced and possibly more faithful adaptation could outshine the original, with all its nostalgia, including an inimitable portrayal of Superman given by the late Christopher Reeve. My aim is to find out whether I still believe a man can truly fly or if he is just simply wearing a costume.
As a child I read novels, magazines, and newspapers. Adults often commented how odd it was to see a child under the age of 10 years old that enjoyed Time magazine, People the daily newspaper. Reading newspapers was where I first became familiar with comic strips. When my father and mother were done with the daily paper I would take it and read it from front to back. I can still remember how the papers ink would leave my hands stained and the distinct smell the paper had. I felt very grown up sitting with the daily paper. The horoscopes, cross word and comic strips were the best part for me. As a child The Peanut comic strip was my favorite. The Peanuts introduced me to comic strips. I was already a fan of Snoopy and Woodstock and was amazed to find something geared toward children in an adult newspaper. Seeing The Peanuts characters in movies, television cartoons, and on children’s apparel was the first time I experienced how a comic strip could come to life much like a Disney book.