I am once more breaking into your house and sitting on your couch and eating cream puffs to rant about one of losses of the modernization of Captain Marvel’s character as a ‘childish, vaguely annoying kid in an adult boy’ is taking away the concept of children being wise and responsible.
The whole reason Billy was chosen was because, even as a homeless child, he was more kind and more worthy than most adults. He was not a desperate last resort, Bill was chosen for who he was as a person who had nothing and still remained so good. And those parts of Billy: his empathy and understanding of suffering, his resilience, his determination to be kind in a cruel world, that transfers over and is what Marvel is made of.
Even taking out the whole Wisdom of Solomon thing which I take as granting Marvel superhuman knowledge of magic and above average intuition and insight, Billy himself has plenty to offer in the brains department. Billy’s greatest strength is his heart, of having a good understanding of people and being a great moral compass and mediator.
Reading some of the older Cap comics, we can see Marvel acting cheerful, kindly, occasionally naïve but rarely out and out childish. Captain Marvel was a shining beacon, someone to be admired and looked up to and often that same respect expanded to Billy because he had those same qualities.
The appeal of Marvel being a child in a magical adult body is less ‘tee hee look at this kid be a weird adult’ and more the affirmation that kids have worth before their 18th birthday. Kids reading those comics can see that Billy is just as brave, honorable, smart as Marvel and appreciate seeing a child being able to have worth in an adult’s world (this argument applies to the Robins and most of the kid heroes too). But also! Billy not only is ‘adult-like’ but he has qualities that adults don’t have that contributes to who he is as a hero.
Kids often have a simpler way of looking at the world, less able to see and process the shades of grey of things. Sometimes that’s a good thing. There is something lost in the transition from childhood to adulthood, that understanding of social norms and ‘that’s how things are’. As a child, Bill still holds firm to principles that some of his adult coworkers may see as flexible and that adds such a fascinating dynamic to interactions with Billy and the rest of the League. There’s that great part from Injustice in which Marvel and Billy are internally arguing and Bill says something to the effect of “That sounds like the Wisdom of Solomon, I don’t have that, I’m 12″. While Bill and Marvel are the same and not is a weird mixed up fashion, Billy just straight up can’t or won’t understand Marvel’s adult rationalizations of complex issues.
Robin going on a rant and losing her point halfway through? It’s more likely than you think so I’ll wrap up. I have no problem with Cap acting silly, being relatable, but Marvel is Billy and Bill’s circumstances mean that he’s not gonna be a super hyperchaotic, kinda stupid child. He has his own worth, his own wisdom outside of Captain Marvel and that adds a unique voice to the JLA’s table consisting of not only adults, but adults of wealth and means. There’s no right way to interpret a character, especially one with such a long, convoluted history like Cap but, idk. There’s a sense of fulfillment in seeing a kid being seen as worthy for his own efforts and not just being used for comic relief.
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6 Logos Word Study Tools to Explain Your Sermon Ideas
In the early days of my preaching, I wish I knew the power of these 6 Logos Word Study Tools. They will captivate your congregation, injecting each sermon with a mixture of fascination, delight, and clarity to simplify the message of the Bible. Embrace these 6 word study tools, and your preaching will surpass my early efforts.
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WK 02 | Aesthetic
In class, we explored the aesthetics, focusing on what makes a logo visually attractive. In this class, I learned the importance of color palette selection in logo design. A well-chosen palette can significantly enhance a logo's attractiveness and aid in recognition.
For instance, in my analysis of the Malatang restaurant's logo, I noted the neon hues colors, red and blue. The lecturer said this choice reflects the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant. This combination of colors is also for the youthful target audience who enjoy spicy hot pots. As reflecting the preferences of the main consumers, the logo was crafted to resonate with their energetic vibe. This logo highlighted the importance of tailoring designs to specific audiences for maximum impact.
Additionally, I observed that many logos, particularly in the Asian food or noodle restaurant sector, tend to follow clichéd design patterns with round shapes using rough lines. To stand out in a crowded market, I learned that it is crucial to explore innovative design approaches.
In Studio class, I noticed some characteristics from designs while drawing stores' logos; simplicity, clarity of concept, and related color usage. Adhering to these rules resulted in visually appealing logos.
One article said "Aesthetics is about communication. Are you telling your story effectively? Do people experience your design in a way that’s effortless, immediate, and powerful?"(Oliver Sprigg, 2020). It means we should consider whether the design is telling one story effectively to make it beautiful and communicate with people.
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Aesthetic Theories: Imitationalism, Formalism, and Expressionism from: Cherifa Bochra Soltani "Aesthetic Theory: Understanding Beauty, Art, and Human Perception" 20 Sept. 2023
https://medium.com/@soltani_bochra/aesthetic-theory-understanding-beauty-art-and-human-perception-dd25c348bd86 Accessed 17 February 2024.
Burger king logo :
Burger king sign from: Nick Burd "About the Burger King rebrand"
14 Jan 2021.
https://nickburd.medium.com/about-the-burger-king-rebrand-5b92dc46d7bc Accessed 17 February 2024.
Grab logo :
The driver of Grab from: Grab Editorial "Our delivery-partners helped to redesign our GrabFood delivery bag" 28 June. 2023.
https://www.grab.com/sg/inside-grab/stories/our-driver-partners-helped-to-redesign-our-grabfood-delivery-bag/ Accessed 17 February 2024.
LEGO logo :
Lego logo from : "The new logo PNG in 2024" N.d.
https://www.edigitalagency.com.au/logos/new-lego-logo-png/ Accessed 17 February 2024.
The Apple logos :
The history of Apple logo from: "Logo History: Evolution of the Apple Logo - 3 Cats Labs Creative" 3 Aug. 2020.
https://3catslabs.com/logo-history-evolution-of-the-apple-logo/ Accessed 1 April 2024.
References :
Sprigg, O. "How to Choose a Design Aesthetic for Your Brand (with Examples)", 30, Apr. 2020, https://looka.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-design-aesthetic-for-your-brand-with-examples/ Accessed 17 February 2024.
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