Watchmen Transformation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter in Roman Numerals.Page #.Panel #) or if the excerpt is from an interstitial section, then: (Chapter A-K.Page #)

Quote #7

"We gaze continually at the world and it grows dull in our perceptions. Yet seen from another’s vantage point, as if new, it may still take our breath away” (IX.27.3).

Maybe that’s why the bearded one offers up so many first-person narrators: Rorschach’s journal, Dr. Long’s notes, and all the mini-chapters.

Quote #8

So, in conclusion, welcome to the Veidt Method for physical fitness and self-improvement […] I hope you’ll be intrigued by what you find within, and I know that if you persevere you’ll walk away from this book a different person (Chapter J.4).

The best advertising goes right for the jugular, like you’re not good enough, so here’s X to turn you into Y.

Quote #9

Gradually, I understood what innocent intent had brought me to, and, understanding, waded out beyond my depth […] The world I’d tried to save was lost beyond recall. I was a horror: amongst horrors must I dwell (XI.13.4, XI.23.1).

Not all transformation is good. Just ask the marooned sailor in Tales from the Black Freighter.