Question

why might batman have changed from a killer in 1939 to the present version who works with the police and refuses to slay his enemies?
the change reflects an american desire for more morality from its heroes.
the change was the effect of outraged parents whose children read the comics.
the change was the effect of government regulation of content in comics.
the change reflects american fears of the soviets and the threat of nuclear war.
question 17
what is a principal concern for the writer of \holding out for a hero: on weltschmerz, hopepunk, and lessons of history\?
the cyclical nature of history means that heroes grow less and less interesting.
the cyclical nature of history makes people more likely to embrace change.
the cyclical nature of history means that stories start to lose their meanings.
the cyclical nature of history makes the same villains reappear in different forms.

Explanation:

1. For the Batman - related question: In the 1950s and later, there was a push for more moral standards in media, especially in comics. The Comics Code Authority was established due to parental and government concerns about the content of comics. Batman's transition from a killer to a more law - abiding hero is likely a result of these pressures for more moral heroes in American media.
2. For the "Holding Out for a Hero" question: The cyclical nature of history often implies that similar negative forces (villains) can reappear in different forms over time, which is a common concern in discussions about history and hero - villain dynamics.

Answer:

1. The change was the effect of government regulation of content in comics.
2. The cyclical nature of history makes the same villains reappear in different forms.