Chapter 6 Review : "A face to look at in the mirror"
Dedicated to meioneys
CONTENT:
01 Introduction
02 Visual Examination
03 Characterization
04 A Scrutiny of the Narrative
05 Quote Reference
06 Fan Reaction
07 Closing
SONGS USED:
"Ningyo Hime" for Introduction & Fan Reaction
"Jigoku Nagashi" and "Ake ni Somaru" for music while reviewing
"Shackled" by Vertical Horizon between breaks & for Closing
*audio clips courtesy of Watchmen Motion Comics
- This chapter review runs 37:15 including instrumental tracks. Just like in the fourth chapter, this one is a personal look at the character of Rorschach. The standard format is indicated above.
- I abused the Motion Comics audio clips :p
- There was nothing special about the visual look of this chapter, except that it feels claustrophobic. There is darkness in the panels that are contrasted by brightly-lit oranges, reds and yellows. Gibbons and Higgins' choice of color palette in this chapter is certainly interesting.
- I've always had a degree of dislike for Rorschach which developed into a fondness at this point. In this segment, I discussed the difference between Walter Kovacs and Rorschach, as well as what they represented. I also deconstructed his psyche while examining the psychiatrist Malcolm Long and his role in understanding Rorschach both as a concept and as a vigilante. I also contrasted Rorschach with Dr. Manhattan. There are fascinating differences.
- The narrative has overwhelmed me with its power and strength. While Dr. Manhattan's chapter made me sad, Rorschach's stirred dormant righteous anger that I believe is in all of us. His perception of the world might be morbid but it was real and it pulls you in because we all are born in darkness and this seems to attract us to his character (and what he stands for) even more.
- Yes, everyone loves Rorschach, right, fandom?
- I chose the perfect song for Rorschach, I think.