Purpose of Writing a Narrative Essay Using a Superhero Theme

Purpose of Writing a Narrative Essay Using a Superhero ThemeIf you're like me, you may have an intense desire to write a narrative essay using a superhero theme, but it's tough to think of a real 'superhero' for your topic. The good news is, if you can think of a great super-hero for your topic, you can certainly make use of a story or even comic-book superhero as a narrative essay topic.Think about the one person you've ever seen - either on the big screen or in your local library - who's so huge and powerful, it seems like Superman has suddenly appeared out of nowhere. You see him and he radiates an air of power and confidence - but you're afraid to meet him face to face, for fear of being overwhelmed by his size and power. You simply know he is powerful.Does that sound familiar? Think about Superman in The Man of Steel. This article will explore the reason I call this style of essay a Super Hero essay.In my experience, high schoolers love superheroes because they represent strengt h and power, they are big and powerful, and they almost always save the day. As a result, many of these high school students have developed powerful hero complexes. In fact, this is true with many other college students who tend to embrace the same type of narratives when writing.Another reason a student may develop a super hero complex is the fact that the typical story we tell ourselves is that we want to be strong and smart - rather than 'smart'strong.' We try to be smart, do well in school, and do well in life. Why?Because we've been told by our parents, teachers, coaches, and peers that 'strong'smart' are the things we should be. We believe what we see in the media, and in our own internal dialogue. Those images help us 'see' ourselves. The reason it is so important for us to make our own story is that we often feel we don't have a choice about how we act and that what we believe in is so weak and easy to change.As a result, these college students often feel stuck, in constant need of a new storyline to which they can be drawn. When they read a Batman comic or watch a Superman movie, they feel inspired and excited to act the part.A Super Hero essay is a great way to do this. Once you have an 'idea,' you can easily turn it into a story - often using a powerful super-hero in a smaller role. The classic story of Batman saving the world, or Superman saving the world from disasters is also great for your narrative essay.