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Deadpool as a modern day superhero - Coggle Diagram
Deadpool as a modern day superhero
Identity
Name
The name Deadpool, or death pool, is a saying for guessing when someone will die. In our modern society we are constantly thinking about death with things like global viruses, economic crashes, climate change, and world ending weapons.
Costume
Form follows function is an important part of modern society.
The suit Deadpool wears is red because it matches the color of blood representing Deadpool's unpleasant image. People know the unpleasantness of the real world, they do not want it to be censored
Backstory
Poor
Represents the modern day financial struggle
Does not live a luxurious life like many other superheroes
Represents the fight for survival in a world where everything costs money
Sad Childhood
Represents the struggle of not having opportunities as a child
Many people can relate to having rough childhoods which is not represented in most superhero movies
Given the context, many people can justify actions such as lives of crime or greed
Military
This represents the life many veterans face after their service, whether they are homeless, unemployed, or just scared for the rest of their lives with PTSD.
This shows that a life of fighting is nothing new to him, and shows that he is a very determined individual because only the strongest, both mentally and physically, join the special forces. However, this story connects with anyone in the military, not just special forces.
Superpower
Self Healing
Life will always throw hurtful things at you but you always need to move on and keep fighting
Immune to Pain
The world is full of pain and suffering, and the more we experience it the more numb we become to it.
Super reflexes and super human fighting skills
Mission
Personal Agenda
Love/Family
Deadpool seeks to kill Francis for kidnapping his girlfriend, Vanessa. In times that are tough family and love is a strong anchor for the heart and mind
Family is a core value in everyone's lives, whether that is in the form of friends, biological relation, or peers, as the world becomes more individualistic, the sense of love and family becomes ever more necessary.
Revenge
Deadpool seeks to get revenge for the scars Francis gave him, this shows his never give up mentality and is a strong attribute for a modern human living through tough times
Many heroes missions are unrelatable, like saving the world or fighting aliens, but fighting for revenge and saving the ones you love is something most people can stand by.
People do what they need to survive and as long as ones personal agenda aligns with good causes, a hero can be made