Reflection #4

Reflective Essay #4

            As we read about in Morrison, authors used “fiction suits” to help place themselves into the stories of superheroes. I find this idea to be very interesting, because it is almost like being in the comic book with that superhero. You could place yourself into certain situations or go on wondrous adventures with your favorite superhero. You could also use this idea to talk to or learn more about a superhero that you are unfamiliar with. If I was able to use a “fiction suit”, I would use it to send myself into the Superman comic. I chose Superman, because I do not know Superman that well and I would like to be able to talk to him and learn more about him. Growing up, I never really liked Superman but maybe if I was able to talk to him and get to know him better I would start becoming a fan. I would ask him things like, how does it feel not being able to tell people you are Superman? Or, I would ask him how it feels being from another planet and having to adapt to a whole other world? I would find it more interesting to be able to go on a crime fighting adventure with Superman. I feel that if I got the chance to see him in person fighting crime that would change my perspective on him. I think that the idea of a “friction suit” is very interesting. To be able to put yourself directly into the story with whomever you want would be very thrilling.

Also, in class we talked about how much we appreciate those in our lives and how it is hard for us to tell those who effect our lives how much we care. After this past weekend, I was able to tell my neighbor how much he means to me and how much he effects my life. When I first told him, he just laughed, but as I went on he was more understanding. We talked about how we can share information with each other and how we are able to give each other advice on certain situations. To me, he is almost like a brother me because we are so close. We talk about everything to each other and very rarely do we hide things from each other. We are truthful and understanding of each other and that I think is what makes our friendship work. When I told him, it was not like it was news to him because we are so close. For me, it feels good being able to tell him that because it reminds me and him how special are friendship is.