Love Is Love Quiz

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In what way is Supergirl suggested as being similar to those who died in the Pulse shooting? (from Comics 58 – 65)

She is portrayed as a lesbian: many of those at the nightclub were of a same-gender orientation.

She is portrayed as bleeding, and having been wounded: the message of the comic is that hatred can wound even the invulnerable.

She is portrayed as an outsider: many of those at the nightclub could be, or were, outsiders as well.

She is portrayed as being in a relationship: many of those at the nightclub were in relationships.

What is the origin of the pink triangle, and what has it come to represent? (from Comics 34 - 41)

During World War II, the Nazis used it as a means of identifying homosexuals: in contemporary culture, it has become a symbol for those who are continuing the fight to suppress gay rights.

During World War II, the Nazis used it as a means of identifying Jews: in contemporary culture, it has become a symbol of the fight for gay rights.

During World War II, the Nazis used it as a means of identifying those who supported gay rights: in contemporary culture, it continues to mean the same thing.

During World War II, the Nazis used it as a means of identifying homosexuals: in contemporary culture, it has become a symbol of the fight for gay rights.

Which superhero wields the rainbow flag in Comic 92? (from Comics 92 – 98)

Poison Ivy.

Batwoman.

Superman.

Batman.

Why is it significant that, in Comic 17, there is a visual representation of the tracings of a heart monitor – that is, of a person’s pulse? (from Comics 13 – 19)

A pulse is not only an indicator of life - it is the name of the nightclub where the shooting, memorialized in this collection, actually took place.

A pulse is not only an indicator of life - the fact that the pulse flatlines in this comic is representative of death.

The image of the tracings of the heart monitor suggest the accelerated pulse of those afraid for their loved ones in the aftermath of the shooting.

The image of the tracings of the heart monitor seems to represent the beating heart of the shooter as he attacked.

Which "beauties," familiar from literature and popular culture, appear in Comic 75? (from Comics 75 - 83)

Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Christine (Phantom of the Opera).

Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Cinderella (Cinderella), and Christine (Phantom of the Opera).

Supergirl, Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Christine (Phantom of the Opera).

Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs).