Ethos Character And Credibility Essay

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Ethos- character and credibility
Pathos- emotion
Logos- logic

< In society, there’s a constant battle between good and evil . Both want to triumph over one another. It reflects on each individual desire to be righteous and good instead of evil and chaotic. In all movies, the superhero reflects good and the villain reflects all that’s bad. > Which persona would you want to control the world?
Many heroes and villains start their lives the same but make choices to follow opposing paths. < It’s as if heroes and villains are two sides of the same coin . As stated in DC comics the Joker said, “> Just couldn’t you let me go…could you? I guess this is what happens when an unstoppable force meets and immovable object. You truly are incorruptible, aren’t …show more content…

Crime suddenly becomes a difficult way to make a living in every city. The simple solution would be to start a new, crime free, life! > With criminals being criminals, this never happens, leading them to taking often unethical steps to acquire comparable superpowers.
< Batman for example, without the Joker would be replaced by a stronger police force since there is no major threat!
Villains give their counterparts the chance to shine , heroes are pushed to greater accomplishments. > Nobody wants an all-powerful hero who destroys all opponents quickly and easily. Having this happen can make the hero come across as intimidating!
< It’s no coincidence that the most popular superheroes have become synonymous with their villains. At the same time, the opposite… is true. > However, the protagonist appears to do all challenging work in any movie, it’s the antagonist who gives them the work in the first place .
< Just as heroes embody all the traits we might like for ourselves (bravery, strength, good hair) , so the villains get to revel in the negative traits we carry, but are required to

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