It seems as if all matter has a dual meaning. Man and woman, good and evil, winner and loser are all examples of dualisms. Whether it is intended or not the two words are always compared causing one of the words to become inferior to the other. When one realizes that all words are created, you realize that dualisms are interconnected and thus inseparable because they define one another. Dualisms are maintained to sustain control and ignorance thus maintaining boundaries.
The reality of dualisms is directly reflected in the fictitious world of the superhero (crime fighter). In order for the superhero to exist there is a need for crime and villains. This is the same for villainy. Villains would not find pleasure in crime without sadistic intention.
This semester, I will explore the dichotomy of the superhero and villain in order to better understand the role dualisms plays in society, culture, and art.
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