Watchmen Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. What is the topic of conversation between the two detectives as they leave the scene of the murder?

They speculate about the reasons for the murder of Edward Morgan Blake and wonder if a person called Rorschach could be involved.

2. What happens when Rorschach gets into Blake's apartment?

He searches it and finds a secret panel in the back of the closet. When he opens this panel he finds the costume and equipment of The Comedian. For Rorschach, this is the evidence that Blake and The Comedian were one and the same.

3. Who is Adrian Veidt?

Arian Veidt is a retired costumed hero, once known as Ozymandias. He is now the head of a giant corporation.

4. Who is Dr Manhattan?

Dr Manhattan really does have super-powers, and of an extraordinary nature. His identity as Jon Osterman has been known for many years....
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