Mentors: Dynamic Duos
Why are mentorships so crucial to superhero narratives? I ask comics writer Matt Fraction about the real-world inspiration for his series Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon.
Imaginary Worlds · Eric Molinsky | Daylight Media
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Show Notes
In the first of a two-part episode on mentors in fantasy genres, we look at the roles of superheroes and their protégées. Matt Fraction talks about the inspiration for his acclaimed comic book series Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon, which was adapted into a Disney+ series. University of Oregon professor Ben Saunders explains why Peter Parker needs an endless series of mentors. Hellenic College Holy Cross professor Stamatia Dova explains why all these fantasy mentors can be traced back to the character of Mentor in The Odyssey. And Julie Nugent, senior VP of learning and advisory services at Catalyst, discusses how superhero mentorships reflect the way mentoring plays out in the workplace.
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