First Impressions

About Me


Hello, my name is Gabriel Valenzuela. I moved from Reno to Vegas about 7 years ago. In 2010, I graduated from Durango High School then began attending UNLV in the spring. Now I'm currently working towards completing my prerequisite courses for the nursing program where I hope to get into the nursing program, and work towards my first degree in nursing then become Registered Nurse or RN.

First Impressions

This is clearly going to be an interesting class. Our teacher is a self proclaimed geek! I've only had three teachers ever tell me that, and they were the most interesting teachers I have ever had ^_^ We've only had two classes or so? ... and we have gotten into a major what is a superhero discussion,  unlocked a closet geek, and may have even gotten someone to switch majors. O 3o It's going to be quite a provocatively, stimulating semester. 

Group Projects

Groups were assigned :), and I've found myself with a knight from Arthurian legend, Sir Gawain. 


This knight of the round table is most commonly known from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, though when i asked around in the library a few thought he was Sir Gawain the Green Knight... He like any knight is the embodiment of chivalry. Gawain is an strong, honorable, and courageous champion of the people.


I hope everyone has fun with their projects...and someone should dress up in a full costume. 
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What is a Super Hero?


My English 231 Professor Mr. Bahlmann is infatuated with super heroes, he is even writing about them for his PHD, but really who hasn't idolized a super "hero" at some point in their lives? A someone or something that you could look up to and draw strength from or you could just love the idea of something magnificent and out of the common norm.

"I don't believe in superheroes but I love Batman movies. There's a part of every person that is entertained by the idealistic, the fantastic."

--Aisha Tyler

"We've always been ready for female superheroes. Because women want to be them and men want to do them."

--Famke  Janssen

In class, Wednesday, we listed the traits of what our classes believes a superhero should have.


Traits of a Superhero  *if I missed something please tell me.
- Super "power"
- Courage
- Defends the weak
- Values
- Back Story *eventually
- Cause
- Antagonist
- Super Villian
- Test of Values
- Kryptonite (weakness)
- Love Interest