1. Are there any prominent symbols in this story? What are they and how are they used? There is a lot of reference to the classic superhero and super villain gimmick, with the costumes, hero names, secret lans and identities. The concept of the main character working with the Martian is also far fetch and sci-fi/ superhero universe related. Also, the form of his "apology letter" and all the information given to the girlfriend is very legal-like,professional, and well thought out
2. What connections did you make with the story? Discuss the elements of the work with you were able to connect?
I really enjoyed the relationship dynamic between the two characters, and the way the "note" (was it a note?) was written. If I was the girlfriend I would have a lot to think about after receiving all that information. I also really like this particular take on the whole "super heros/super villains" thing. I thought it was interesting that the narrator took into account the stereotype of a villain and how he wasn't that at all. This was a new point of view that I enjoyed, one of a socially adapt super villain who has a girlfriend who he loves. The story has me rooting for the bad guy.
3. What changes would you make to adapt this story into another media? What changes would you make? What medium would you use?
I think this story would make an excellent animated movie or series. These type of superhero/super villain stories tend to make themselves malleable to a film or series, because they follow an individual through a personal journey that is fantastic to the regular viewer. I think this element, along with the deep personal relationship between the two characters would make a relatable yet entertaining series. I for one want to know more. I want to know what design the girlfriend makes, what the fate of the world is. Will Professor Incognito be successful? Will he get to live the rest of his life with the woman he loves? I want to see what his lab looks like, maybe a hardworking music montage of him building it over the years.
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