Just like daytime television, Age of Ultron is full of judges. We don't know why everyone settled for leather jumpsuits and capes, when robes would have been far more appropriate. Fashion choices aside, many of these characters are in a shared pursuit of justice. The problem comes when their ideas of justice come into direct conflict with each other. So whose moral universe is the most appropriate in your eyes? You be the judge.
Questions about Justice and Judgment
- What puts Ultron in his position to judge humanity?
- In your view, how convincing is Ultron's judgment?
- What do you think about Tony Stark's idea for Ultron? Should we be looking for ways to pre-judge people in order to stop war before it starts? Why or why not?
- How does the Maximoffs' backstory affect the way you view Tony Stark?
Chew on This
Take a peek at these thesis statements. Agree or disagree?
Ultron's judgments about the failings of humanity can't be argued with. His methods, on the other hand…
The Maximoffs' quest for justice for their murdered parents is an important reminder that superheroes are not necessarily moral pillars of the community.