Research on how violence is represented in Heroes.

poakes91 · 11-23-2008, 05:12 PM

Hello, I am a media studies student carrying out an investigation into "How is violence represented in TV drama? With particular reference to: Heroes, Lost, and 24." So I was wondering if you could offer your opinions into how violence is represented in "Heroes" (for example: moral violence; is it ok for a character like Claire or Peter to hurt people rather than Sylar and how is this represented?)

Any feedback would be deeply appreciated as I would be able to refer to any answers given in my exam. I know this is the Heroes thread but if you are a fan of either the other two shows “Lost” or “24” and could offer an opinion on how violence is represented in them, I would be forever grateful. Thank You.

MistressH · 11-28-2008, 06:14 AM

heroes is bad on comic book style stroytelling so bad and good are veryclear (apartfrom when sylar is being indecisive) for example bad claire wears black and has dark hair, that is very comic book-esque to show her transformation to 'bad' In Heroes the baddies do things for no reason and the goodies protect themselves.

i wouldnt really say I se alot of violence in this show. If youwere coving something like the Sopranos then you would probably have more to write about lol

dominion · 12-01-2008, 05:51 AM

claire's skull gets sliced open... is that violence? :P

Khashoggi · 12-01-2008, 06:41 AM

i could answer for '24'.... there is alot of torture on that show.... especially by or on Jack Bauer. its very well done i think.

11-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
poakes91 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2	Research on how violence is represented in Heroes. Hello, I am a media studies student carrying out an investigation into "How is violence represented in TV drama? With particular reference to: Heroes, Lost, and 24." So I was wondering if you could offer your opinions into how violence is represented in "Heroes" (for example: moral violence; is it ok for a character like Claire or Peter to hurt people rather than Sylar and how is this represented?) Any feedback would be deeply appreciated as I would be able to refer to any answers given in my exam. I know this is the Heroes thread but if you are a fan of either the other two shows “Lost” or “24” and could offer an opinion on how violence is represented in them, I would be forever grateful. Thank You.

11-28-2008, 06:14 AM	#2
MistressH Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: lil ol england Posts: 48	heroes is bad on comic book style stroytelling so bad and good are veryclear (apartfrom when sylar is being indecisive) for example bad claire wears black and has dark hair, that is very comic book-esque to show her transformation to 'bad' In Heroes the baddies do things for no reason and the goodies protect themselves. i wouldnt really say I se alot of violence in this show. If youwere coving something like the Sopranos then you would probably have more to write about lol __________________ ~where is caitlin? and why has peter forgotten about her? surely he can still remember that rubbish irish accent? lol~

12-01-2008, 06:41 AM	#4
Khashoggi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Merseyside - UK Posts: 139	i could answer for '24'.... there is alot of torture on that show.... especially by or on Jack Bauer. its very well done i think. __________________ I WASN'T BEGGING FOR MY LIFE, I WAS OFFERING YOU YOURS!

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12-01-2008, 05:51 AM	#3
dominion Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 46	claire's skull gets sliced open... is that violence? :P