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English 481: Special Topic — The Literature of Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and Superheroes — eJournal: Secret Identities

eJournal Questions

Please answer the questions below.

To: pagnucci@iup.edu

From: your email address

Cc: your email address (always keep a copy of all your course emails!)

Subject: 481 Comics eJournal: Secret Identities

Body of the Message:

(Copy the questions below into your email message. Type your answers after each question. Then send your completed eJournal to Dr. Pagnucci. Write answers that are as complete as possible. Note also that grammar and spelling will not be counted for eJournals, so just do your best.)

Your Full Name (include your full name at the top of EVERY EMAIL so I can give you credit for your work)

  1. Why do superheroes have secret identities?
  2. Do we have secret identities?
  3. What functions do superheroes’ secret identities serve for readers?
  4. What do secret identities tell us about heroes and about ourselves?