Donna

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Name one your favorite heroes and tell us why you chose this hero.

My heroes change depending on the mood, but one of my favorite is the blind swordsman: Zatoichi. From the time I was young, we watched movies about the blind swordsman who despite repeated attempts on his life, is able to thwart all evil and win. One outstanding trait is the fact that he has taken his weakness --his blindness, and developed it into his best asset. In fact, he has developed his intuition to an almost premonition state of perception, so that his sense of seeing is barely missed and is in fact, stronger than any sense of seeing that others may possess. Most of all, the blind swordsman has a heart as large as a mountain and will easily risk his life to help others who are in need. His compassion and self-mastery is an inspiration to all.

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If you were an evil villain, what would you name yourself and why?

The reverse spirit of the Blind Swordsman: The Black Widow…
The Black Widow--master of illusionary dreams and stealer of inspiration. The Black Widow kills dreams and robs people of hope. She is a stealth in paralyzing the psyche of her unknown victims with wonderful tempting webs of fantasy and illusions, but once caught her victims fall prey and suffer an unfortunate end. Before they realize the deceptions, they are slowly demolished in mind, spirit and body and finally reduced to a hopeless shell of their former selves. Ultimately they are totally consumed as the Black Widow reveals her true form and intentions. By then, it is too late.

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If you were given the chance to steal a super hero’s power, what would it be?

I really like the power of Storm from the Mutant series. The power to transform the environment in our present time would be a wonderful asset. Not only could one bring weather relief to certain parts of the world, but one could hold bad weather as a threat against those who wage war and destruction upon others. It would be great for putting out fires both figuratively and literally.

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If you were a super hero, what would your weakness be?

Super heroes don't have weaknesses, but their strengths can be used to test them. For instance superman has an inner great obligation to protect the people, and many villains have used this against him to try and destroy him. But despite this, Superman never gives in and never gives up. He continues to care for others despite all and it is an unconditional trait he will never forego, no matter how much evil forces threatens him.

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