1. Are there any prominent symbols in the story?
If so, what are they and how are the used?
A prominent symbol I have noticed is the use of weapons. Though I just barely scratched the surface of the book, I noticed a large amount of usage from the main character, and he seemed to be the only one who used them. Even guards were weapon free. I think this is to really enforce how outside of society the protagonist feels. He hates the world around him and the guns he carries are a physical symbol of his anger.
2. What connections did you make with the story?
Discuss the elements of the work with which you were able to connect.
I guess with being an artist, and thus a story teller, I was slightly able to connect to the main character. I was not a fan of the main character, but even so I've had that feeling that I'd just like to run away from everything and hide away because my craft isn't flowing. Being forced to create when suffering writers block or burnout is one of the most frustrating feelings. I too channel it into an "I don't care" attitude, though granted mine is less violent.
3. What changes would you make to adapt this story to another medium? What medium would you use? What changes would you make?
I would adapt this series into a television show. With how unlikable the main character is, I feel like a stretched out show would give the viewer more time to actually grow attached to the main character without being forced to like them and give the viewer time to really try and understand this crazy urban world. Changes I would make would be to more gradually pull the character into the city. In the comic, the viewer is just thrown in and while the jarring feeling may be intentional for the comic, I feel that more slowly revealing what is 'off and futuristic' about this city could be beneficial.
