Who is your "Batman?"

Based on the comic books written by Frank Miller, I can see that Batman is a heroic figure.  The city of Gotham does not understand this, but Batman is fighting crimes in order to save its citizens.  In the real world, I think the person that epitomizes Batman is Donald Trump, the current president of the United States.  There are plenty of people that like Donald Trump, but there are also many people that cannot stand him.  He has his followers, and his haters just like Batman does.  But even though people do not like him, every move he makes affects everyone, and he does it for our own good.  There are pros and cons to every one of his ideas such as building the wall.  I did not like the idea because it can keep people out of America and prevent them from achieving their dreams, but it can also block out criminals that try to smuggle drugs into the U.S.  Although Trump has not gotten into fights with his enemies, he does negotiate in order to maintain peace for the sake of America.  He recently just "united" North and South Korea, which is incredible because no living soul could ever get them to maintain peace with each other.  People consider him a hero because not only is he making good decisions for America, but he is also helping out other countries to keep peace among themselves.

My Batman

The person in my life who i consider to be my Batman is my mom. In the novel Batman faces many  obsticals like returning to become batman again. He has to deal with fighting at a old age, make tough decisions, and doing the best to protect the people of Gotham. Some of the characteristics Batman has is strong, brave, intelligent, and independent. The reason i say my mom is my Batman is because my mom has all these characteristics. She is strong,brave, and she also has to make tough descions. For example everytime my family needs something or were passing through something difficult she always makes the right descion in a small time span. For example in the novel when Batman is facing the joker Batman has robin fighting else where and make sure everything is okay while he is fighting the joker in a small time span. To continue my mom has always been there for my family and she does many things on her own. She is very independent and very resourceful like batman. She uses all her tools like we see batman do when he fights superman. Lastly the one thing Batman and my mom have in common is anything they do whether it is something small or big they are always prepared and ready to confront anything, because of this she does many things for me and my family. That is why i consider my mom to be my Batman.

My Batman

The Batman in my life would have to be my father. He is a good man and he stands up for what is right. Just like Batman in the book, he is humble and we wants to do good at all times. He is one of the best people that I know in my life and he is one of the only people I look up to. Batman in the novel is a dark and mysterious man, but he just wants to serve justice. My father can be mysterious at times, but one difference between them is that there is no doubt that my father is a good man. Just as Batman had to be strong throughout the book, even when he almost died, my father has always shown strength, sometimes when he has none. Batman may be a superhero, but my Batman is even better.

Batman???

Personally, the Batman figure in my life would be my uncle. He is someone that I have always looked up to in my life and asked for advice. He use to be in the army for a long time so he made it really high up in the change and has been on tours. Out there, he has to really think critically to do the better for our nation, instead of taking the easy way out or being scared of fighting. During his time in the military, he had many opportunities to get out on medical or injury leaves but he got surgery to stay in and continue fighting. These actions of literally fighting for your life and not leaving really inspires me to do big things to me, but little compared to his situations.

Who is your Batman?

         The person that epitomizes Batman for me would be my dad. He's my Batman because he would do anything for the greater good even if the way isn't the most logical way to do that. He is just that person that I know that would do anything for anyone no matter what and doesn't show any emotion. He is the biggest helper you can find. He just reminds me of Batman because the way he works his family. He does everything for me and even when he does a dumb thing or says a thing that doesn't make sense to me, I know it is for my good. My dad is just the heroic figure in my family because he does everything you can think of. I feel like his characteristics are alike with Batman because he cares, but doesn't show it and would do anything for good. I also see the way he treats Robin as the way he treats me and my brother. He cares so much for us but doesn't display it, but will always do the things to tell us he does. He is the most determined to do anything for his family and the good of the people. My dad is my hero to me and if I were to choose a hero, it would definitely be Batman.

Who is Your Batman?

One figure in my life who embodies the characteristics of Batman is my grandmother. More reserved and sometimes a bit of a recluse, as Batman was, my grandmother would not be expected to do the things that she does and has done in the past. Like Batman, she exhibited great bravery and courage as she moved my family from Taiwan to the United States with little money in order to provide a stronger education and life for my mom, my aunts, and my uncles. She shared Batman's attribute of sacrificing comfort and, sometimes, her own well-being for the greater benefit of others around, taking up low-paying, less than favorable jobs to provide for her family. Despite the consequences of taking such risks, she persisted and kept working hard, even when times were tough. Her stubbornness showed in her refusal to use food stamps when her family struggled to get eat every day, and this is similarly displayed by Batman, who, even when it was difficult, refused to give up on a fight or take the easier way out. My grandmother is fiercely independent, disliking when she is told what to do, and she prefers to stay behind-the-scenes, making sure that everything is running smoothly for everyone else and doesn't seek attention, relating to Batman's vigilante status and work outside of the media and hidden from everyone in Gotham, for the most part. Both Batman and my grandmother are similar in their bravery, their reclusive nature, stubbornness, and willingness to make sacrifices for the greater benefit of others around them. I am extremely thankful for all that she has done to benefit my family.

Who is your Batman?

Anyone can be Batman. It doesn't have to be a male, it could be a female. Just like Robin was a teenage girl in the novel. My Batman would be my grandmother. Like Batman she shows a lot of characteristics like being brave, being their own person, and looking out for those who are in need of help. My grandmother is 71 years old and she is still to me the bravest person I know. She will climb a 6 foot ladder just to put back in a window and she doesn't care who she runs into. Even if you are 6 foot and weigh 300 pounds and she meets you in the darkest tunnel of the city. She will literally walk up to you and say "get the hell out my way!" in Spanish, which makes it even funnier. She does whatever she wants and no one tells her otherwise, not me or my mom. Just like Batman, he won't care about what the media or the police say. She always helps me out when I am a tough situation. She may not help me with my schoolwork, but when it comes to dealing with people that I don't know she gave a lot of tips. When it would be just me and her walking in the streets, if other people keep looking at us in an odd way, she will give them a look that basically says,"come at me bro". Batman wouldn't fear anyone no matter how big and scary they look. Like how he wanted to fight the mutant gang leader so badly, he went without hesitation. She is my Batman, my hero, my guardian, but most importantly she is my grandmother and I love her for who she is.

Who is your Batman?

       Throughout my life many of my relatives and friends displayed the heroic characteristics of the Batman. Of them all, I can primarily spotlight my great mom who has protected me from the evil flaws in the world, one being drugs and alcohol. My mom has always found success on scaring me away from drugs by using some of her relatives as examples on how drugs can very easily trash your whole life. She has also been the wise owl in my life as a result of my dad not going through the same awful childhood as her. My mom went through a hard childhood kind of like Batman, except her parents did not die in front of her. Growing up in the ghetto East Los Angeles, my mom helplessly witnessed abuse and rapes, some being performed on her loved ones. Rather than washing away the tragic memories, she found a way to convert them to life lessons that could then be passed on to me so that if I ever have to witness such things, I would not make the same mistake to sit and watch instead of finding help and a way to shame that failure of a human. I hope to carry on my mother’s legacy after her death to raise my children as well as she did to me, I think. I can also see Batman leaving his own legacy behind the day he is finally defeated, maybe to a close friend of his like Robin or even a Son Of Batman.

Who is your Batman?

     In the graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns, people see Batman as a vigilante who only does things for his own benefits. However, Batman is a person who is suffering sorrow from the death of his parents and is constantly haunted by the fact that he is not as strong as he used to be. Also, throughout the novel, we recognize that Batman is not the person who the people believe he is because in the novel all he is trying to do is to save Gotham city from any danger that comes its way.
     One person in my life that I believe best epitomize Batman is my brother because my brother is always willing to do what he wants even when people are opposed to it. For instance, his decision to join the Marines after high school became a controversy by my family since it is very dangerous and extremely difficult. Although numerous questioned his decision, he still went for it and joined the Marines. Thus they are similar because they are both willing to pursue their intentions, staying disengaged on other people's opinions.
     In addition, I think that my brother resembles Batman because he is quite headstrong like Batman. Whenever my brother puts his mind to an idea and someone tries to change his perspective, he doesn't try to alter his opinions based on other people's judgments, but he does what he thinks is right. This is similar to Batman because no matter how much people advice Batman to stay out of the media's sight, he still pursues what he believes is right and will bring justice to the world. Also, they are similar because no matter who it is when someone needs help, they don't hesitate to help that person.

Who is your Batman?

        I would say the "Batman" in my life would have to be my dad, for several reasons. One reason is because my father did used to fight against crime in his home country of El Salvador. He was a police officer back in the '80s and he fought against the guerrilla's, which were a group of leftists who killed citizens and committed many crimes. A civil war in El Salvador broke out and the country became a war zone with guerrilla's attacking villages and even the military, also including police officers. He also might have had to do a few things that might be considered illegal in order to fight those criminals, like Batman. He didn't really do anything that bad, though. Probably. Another reason that my dad is like Batman to me is because he never knew who his real dad was, so he tries to be the best parent he could be, so that my brother and I would never have to feel the same as he did, growing up with only his hard-working mother and his siblings who didn't care about him much. He did have a stepfather that used to beat the living crap out of him, but that's irrelevant. I can connect this with Batman because both of his parents were killed and he became Batman in order to stop crime, and to make sure that nobody in Gotham would have to feel the same pain that he did when he was a child. They both went out of their ways to make sure that others would not have to feel the same pain as they did when they were children.

Who Epitomizes Batman

A person who I think epitomizes the characteristics of Batman is my Uncle Gerome. I consider him to be a Batman-like figure because he is smart, makes a lot of money, is muscular, and is outgoing. The actions that he takes are for the good for his family because he is a family-oriented guy and would sacrifice anything for them. Batman wants the youth to be in a safe environment where they can make the world a better place, so he sacrifices his life everyday to fight crime, therefore making it safe for the youth. This is connected to my Uncle because his family is like Batman's youth because they both want to protect them. My uncle is also like Batman because they are both heroes. My uncle saved my mom from injury and drowning when we went camping at Lake Tahoe. My mom fell out of the river raft when we went white river rafting, which are very fast rapids full of rocks. She fell out of the raft, so my uncle dove into the water to save her and was successful. This shows that he has similar characteristics of Batman like bravery, courage, and a savior. If it wasn't for my uncle, my mom could've drowned and I wouldn't have a mom, so I am forever grateful for he is my Batman that saves the day.

My Batman

     My Batman would be none other than my brother who has been an influence and an important caretaker to me. My brother, Sebastian, has always been intelligent and aware almost to a fault ever since he was a child and exposed to the harsh realities of the world that strips a child of their innocence and blissful ignorance. This correlates to Bruce Wayne since he witnessed his parents get murdered in cold blood which shapes the progression of Bruce Wayne's life into a reclusive and  dismal Batman. Much like Batman, Sebastian takes actions to things that walk the edge of a conventional morality and a chaotic good such as Robin Hood who steals from the self-indulgent rich in order to help the poor. As many other esteemed people in society have said, Aristotle once stated that, "No great mind has existed without a touch of madness." This is evident in Batman's somber perspective within himself and even Commissioner Gordon who has been exposed to the truth for so long his mind is plagued with negative insights. Although, my brother has witnessed the negative actions man takes on one another, he continues to go out of his way and inconveniences himself to lend a hand to those dear to him such as friends, family, and especially me as his little brother. He's also exemplified the importance of remaining true to yourself and not focus on the opinions of people with little substance to what they have to say. Similar to how Batman completely disregards the media because he's aware their words come from a place of premeditated bias to push an agenda. However, this doesn't discourage Batman from continuing to carry out his actions that he believes are for the common good of the people.

Who is your Batman?

    Batman could be described as a person who is heroic, helpful, strong, and intelligent. These characteristics can also be seen in people that exist in real life and live in this world. Not only famous people can be like Batman, you might not think it but they could be around you. I found out that a person in my life that could be considered a Batman would be a close friend of the family. This person has supported my family and has been there to help us when we need someone the most. She is a person we could always count on. Not to mention, that she even helps and cares about others even though they are not familiar or part of her family. She has a big heart and the compassion to care for others. In addition, even though tough times come to her life, she is always positive and has lots of faith. She is capable of going through the hardest obstacles people can have in their life. Furthermore, this person worked every day to raise her children and give them a good life. And until today, she is still working without out getting frustrated. She is able to get what she wants due to the reason that she knows how. Whatever goals she has, she achieves. She is a very happy person and always has a smile. She is a Batman.

who is your "Batman"

I perceive a “batman” as someone who is mentally and physically broken down but keeps their head up against those who try to bring them down. Batman symbolizes “anyone can be a hero” by not having actual super abilities. Someone that can be seen as a batman are celebrities. some of them are out to help those who need it and others are battling their inner-selves and the people at the same time. The media plays a big part of some peoples actions positively and negatively. For example, some celebrities will do whatever they please to give the media something to talk about. The media mostly reflects off of the negatives in their lives for publicity and attention. Also similar to batman they aren’t only handling their personal lives but also the outside world. Some are seen as an unwelcomed being to everyone. For instance, in 2009 Chris Brown beat Rihanna, and the news made him look like an anima because a man beat a woman. In fact he did, but she had spit in his face, and slapped him repeatedly before he touched her. The news and everyone never told that side and made it look like he did it because he wanted to. Certainly, showing how the media was instigating the situation. Because of the broadcasting, he’s still looked at as a woman beater in some peoples eyes. Other celebrities are looked at as a hero with no powers because of their ability of wanting to save and help the population the same way batman  was out to be.

Who is your "Batman"

     Batman in this novel is portrayed as a depressed, more aggressive, and less controlled vigilante. As he grows older, he grows weaker and more aware. In my life, the person that reminds me of Batman would be my Uncle Aaron. I am not trying to put my Uncle down in any way or form, but what I say is my opinion based on a man I see, at most, twice a year.
     My Uncle was a cop for twenty-five years and had his ups and downs with his position. He used to say how much he despised his job. I remember him screaming about him having to pull out his gun on innocent civilians, psychically fighting accused people, and having the most disrespectful co-workers. Like Batman, he struggled between doing what is right versus doing what is best but morally incorrect.
      I believe my Uncle Aaron resembles Batman because of both positive and negative actions. Both Batman and Uncle Aaron are strong, intelligent, and confident. However, they both fight crime in a harsh manner, each try to stay out of the media as much as possible, and together they are both internally battling their side of wrongdoing.
     Thankfully, my Uncle retired from the force and is now living a much more peaceful life. Coincidentally, like Batman teaching the "Sons of Batman", my Uncle is now a professor at a local college in his hometown.

Who is your Batman?

In my life, I'd say the person who best epitomizes Batman would be my grandfather.  Today he is often a bit reserved, a bit similar to Batman and his reclusive demeanor.  Yet I also acknowledge my grandfather is many things Batman is as well:  brave, persistent, a bit stubborn, but all in all willing to make sacrifices if it means greater safety or opportunity for those he loves.  My grandfather is perhaps one of the bravest people I've known personally, and that's largely because of the sacrifices he made and the risks he took for the sake of allowing my family a better life.  To be brief, I'll just note the detail that one side of my family (at least the portion of this side that I know to be in the United States) is made up entirely of refugees.  There were instances in which he clearly had to sacrifice comforts and certain freedoms as to eventually enable family's escape, though he pulled through knowing it was for better in those he cared for.  His persistence through all of this is something I find ties to Batman, especially given Batman's persistence in fighting crime, in spite of the consequences he himself faced in attempts to protect certain individuals.  I also find my grandfather's intellect has aided him in the pursuits I've discussed, and the same is true with Batman.  Other than that, both of these figures seem similar in such aspects as their stubbornness as well as determination to act as indpendent-minded individuals when possible.  Like Batman, my grandfather has retained his character even into old age, and I'm grateful for everything he's done to ensure a better life for his family and eventually myself.

My Batman

Who is my Batman? The Batman in my life is my father. Just as the Batman from DC comics, he is strongheaded, intelligent, and he also does not let his age define his abilities. He might not be a superhero but, my dad is always there to save me at my worst. My dad always tries to do what is best for others and he selflessly sacfricies time from his own life to give a helping hand. I feel that in the world we live in now, my dad stands apart from society, he is not some normal guy, he holds himself up to respect and integrity.

Who is your "Batman"

      Batman has many positive traits and his power can be attributed to his childhood. He sees his parents murdered which serves as a catalyst to taking an oath of vengeance and punishing criminals without obstructing his moral code. Most people would have experienced negative effects after witnessing their parents deaths, but instead Batman underwent a journey to physical and mental excellence, dedicating himself to protecting the city of Gotham. The media often depicts Batman as a criminal, yet Batman remains unconcerned and continues fighting crime because he believes that Gotham is capable of justice. Batman's foremost qualities is notably his intelligence and obsessive passion. One figure in my life that epitomizes Batman is my uncle. My uncle is an engineer and he often stays overnight in his office to finish some sort of project he is working on. The last time I saw him was months ago and like Batman, he lives like a recluse. However, he is dedicated to his job because half of the time he is always talking about schematics or state plane coordinates and I am not able to comprehend what he is saying. Like Batman, he is willing to go against anything to achieve a higher goal.

Batman

My Batman would be my cousin. My cousin has been around my whole life, and he has always looked out for his family. Such as Batman who displays nobleness and who basically protects people. In the novel, we get a more depressed Batman; however, my cousin is more optimistic. He makes decisions that reflects upon what the majority wants rather than what he wants. They both are smart people who make try to make the right decisions. My cousin is honorable and a real life hero.  He is the closest person that I know who relates to Batman

Who is your "Batman"

The person who I think is my Batman would be my mom. My mom is an amazing woman. She has raised five children and many others through the youth program at our church. She has also put in hours of volunteering at our church where she has directly impacted several kids. My mother has also put in years of love and support into me and my family. My mother rarely has a day off because she is always. I can always go to her for anything no matter how crazy it is. My mom is overflowing with love. These are just a few reasons why my mom is my Batman.

Who do I think epitomizes Batman?

Batman, as we all know, is a very popular character in the DC universe. It has always been debated whether Batman is a true hero or not, yet the famed vigilante has obtained the attention of many fans due to his interesting personality traits. I mean, Batman has intrigued audiences by his "dark" presence and depressing mindset, which we don't see often in heroes. He is dedicated to fighting against crime even if it means the police would not always approve his approaches, and Batman has been shaped by the tragic death of his parents, the event that drove him into vigilantism. Basically people are drawn by Batman's past and his characteristics that distinguish him from the stereotypical superhero who is always motivated to serve justice and is always seemingly confident. Plus, the fact that Batman is a human being and does not possess superpowers makes the audience relate more to him. And with the notion that Batman faces an internal struggle as he is torn between himself and another alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is quite intriguing for many to analyze. That being said, someone who I think reflects some of Batman's traits is one of my cousins, who is going to remain unnamed in this blog since I don't know if I have permission to explicitly mention him. I feel like my cousin is somewhat similar to Batman since he has this tendency to remain alone and to keep to himself. My cousin has never had much of a bright and positive aura initially and he may seem a little cold and stern in the first place. I wouldn't blame him though; as a senior in high school who's trying to maintain good academics and trying to cope with the transition into the real world, life is not always rainbows and butterflies. However, I know that deep down inside, my cousin is good-natured and considerate, its just that he doesn't want to show that side of him. I find that my cousin reflects some characteristics of Batman because my cousin does have good intentions, but his approaches may not always be ideal. Batman also has good intentions of protecting Gotham, yet the way he handles the situation is not in favor of legal authority. Of course, my cousin and Batman are not similar to significant extent (my cousin is by no means a vigilante), but it just goes to show that there's a little bit of Batman in everyone, at least almost everyone. 😅

Who is your "Batman"

I would consider that my dad is my Batman.  He has been there for me since day one.  Throughout his life he has made sure that my family and I would be okay.  My dad has been supporting me whenever I would need it.  The action my dad takes are usually the ones that he believes are right for me. I would consider my dad my Batman because he is a very hardworking person.  He works all day to help support the family.  My dad is a very caring person, he usually never says no.  No matter how stressful he would get, he would look on the positive side to make it better.  Like Batman my dad has devoted his life to help and protect my family and I.  Batman, he's been helping and protecting the people of Gotham city.

who is your “batman”

The person who I think best epitomizes Batman is my mom since she is a strong, noble person. She always puts others first even if it means she is unhappy.  My mom is responsible for her actions and also will protect us at any cost.  Batman is old but wise also like my mom who always is looking out for the ones she cares about.  Batman is a great attribute to the city of Gotham just like my mom is to my life.  They both think with their great instincts.  Batman and my mom both do what is best for everyone not just themselves.  They both know their limits and although they might push them sometimes they still don’t go past them.  Also Batman may not be liked by everyone but he does do what is best for Gotham.  My mom may not always get along with me and my brothers but she does what is best for us.  You can also always count on them to be there to catch you when you fall or be there to support you.

Who is your “Batman?”

            Although both are present in Batman’s personality, the positive traits outweigh the negative. Batman is physically strong and is very intelligent. He’s had his own personal struggles but he has overcome them and turned the death of his parents in to motivation to protect Gotham. Fighting against the evil in the world to protect the city, he is able to maintain his own morals, even when he is tempted he still doesn’t go against them. Batman has dedicated his life to helping ensure the safety of Gotham,which he is highly passionate about considering he came out of retirement at 55 years old. Someone that I think epitomizes Batman is my aunt. I see her as a strong person because she has fought cancer twice. She had thyroid cancer first and then seventeen years later she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She is still struggling with colon cancer but she’s been fighting it for about five years now and she’s doing fine. She’s a cardiac medication research nurse which means she researches cardiac drugs to see their effect on different heart conditions. Ever since she was little, she had wanted to help people and later she became interested in cardiology. She has high moral standards and has upheld them throughout her 58 years living. She has two sons and she is always supportive of them and are interested in their lives. Even though she is in Indiana, she’s there for my sisters and I when we need her. We don’t see her as often as we’d like to but, she is still a part of our life and knows what’s been going on with us. She always has a positive attitude and outlook on tough situations . I look up to my aunt because she is passionate about her work and helping people and is there for her kid’s, my sisters and I, my mom, and her parents.

Who is Your "Batman"

Someone who seems to mirror Batman's good characteristics, in my personal life, would be my mother. I would consider her as my Batman, because she is always there for me, and her intentions are always what she feels would be best for me, and my mom always ends up being right. She can be very stern when it comes to her personal beliefs, for example, believing in God. Whenever I feel like people are discriminating Christianity, and make it seems like i'm crazy for believing in someone I can't see, she's always there to reassure me and tells me to stand strong in what I believe even if i'm the only one who believes it in a crowd of thousands. Like Batman, she is very passionate about what she believes, and her morals cannot be swayed. Also, Batman has dedicated his life into the protection of his city, and a mother is supposed to protect there child with their life. My mother will always be the Batman in my life.

[KC]: Who is your "Batman?"

Hi all!

We tend to feel invested in fictional characters because of qualities they hold that are universal and can be found in real world people. For this blog, I want you to write about a person who you feel epitomizes BATMAN. Why would you consider this person a "Batman-like" figure? What actions do they take? What characteristics do they display? This can be someone you know personally or a famous figure in our world. For the sake of conversation, I would like you to try to keep this particular comparison to a currently living person, no stiffs.

As always, you probably cannot provide a good explanation with anything less than 200-250 words.
Also, make sure you comment on two other people's posts with a response of more than a couple of sentences. Engage in a conversation. Share your thoughts. Talk to each other through writing.

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