Vocab
Define the Keene Act of 1977
a fictional American law that outlaws all vigilantes and caped crusaders except for the Comedian and Dr. Manhattan, who work on behalf of the American government
Who dies in Chapter 1
Edward Blake
Who's funeral is held in NYC in chapter 2?
Ed Blake
What Cold War threat looms over chapter 3?
a potential nuclear war with the Soviets
Where does Dr. Manhattan do after leaving Earth?
Mars
Define schtick
gimmick, comic routine or style of performance
Who first suspects that superheroes are being targeted?
Rorschach
Who did Ed Blake sexually assault?
Sally Jupiter
How does Dr. Manhattan react to the allegations made on him during his T.V. interview?
upset, mad
What color is the sand Dr. Manhattan touches on Mars?
pink
Define cesspool
tank for waste water
Who does the smiley face belong to?
The Comedian
What does Dr. Manhattan reflect on in chapter 2?
his relationship with Laurie
What is the publics perception of Dr Manhattan after the TV interview
apprehensive, nervous
What is Dr. Manhattans internal conflict
He struggles with his lack of humanity and emotional detachment
Define consignment
a batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone
How does the public view costumed heroes at the end of Chapter 1?
With apprehension and disgust
Does Adrian Veidt agree with Rorschach that costumed heroes are being targeted?
yes, but he believes in a bigger plan
Define proximity
close to, nearby
Which galaxy does Dr. Manhattan look at from Mars?
Andromeda
Define Andromeda
nearest galaxy to the Milky Way
How did Rorschach get the patterns on his face? (where did the illustrator get the idea?)
Rorschach ink blot test
What does Veidt do for a living?
Makes action figures of himself as Ozymandias and sells them
Define libidinous
sexual drive
What narrative technique is used to show Dr. Manhattan’s perception of time in Chapter 4?
Multiple timelines simultaneously