Analysis: Batman and Our Psyche

Batman and Our Psyche is a persuasive article written by Lucas R. for Teen Ink Magazine. The article is a bit unclear of its point at first, but as the article progresses, it reveals its thesis to be "Fictional characters like Batman represent our own need to overcome fear". While the opening paragraph did not make his thesis clear, it caused a fair bit of interest when it began talking about "The Dark Knight" instead of the human psyche, as one would expect. Each of the ten paragraphs indirectly tied into his thesis, using the evolution of Batman's character to show that as the world changes and becomes more gritty and evil, the heroes must become more deep, more involved, and more invincible in their will, their morals, and their physical beings. Although the article is somewhat one-sided, the presentation of the writer's point and the facts that support his opinions lead me to believe that a competent counter argument could not be produced. His inclusion of the fact that there was a large number of superhero focused movies produced after 9/11 convinced me of his point. The devastation of the attack left the American people feeling helpless and weak, creating a huge demand for something strong; i.e. superheros and vigilantes. This convinced me of his point. I felt that the support for his argument was extremely well done and more than sufficient to prove his point. The conclusion of the piece was very clear and easy to understand. He simplified everything that the last 9 paragraphs had told the reader, and stated his thesis. This article was very well written with no grammar mistakes and deserved to be published in Teen Ink's magazine.