![]() ![]() This bizarre Kryptonite was actually an attempt to subvert the stereotype of the damsel in distress, as Wonder Woman would always free herself from her bonds and prevail. If this were to happen, she would lose her superpowers and become helpless. Wonder Woman’s greatest weakness was to be tied up by a man. Her fellow Amazonians engaged in wrestling and bondage play. In fact, themes of domination and restraint ran heavily through the superheroine’s original adventures Wonder Woman’s enemies often found themselves tied up, as did Wonder Woman herself. It’s not hard to see the connection between the weapon and Marston’s role in creating the lie detector. The Lasso binds Wonder Woman’s opponent, forcing them to reveal their innermost secrets. For Marston was an enthusiastic fan of bondage, and female domination. Both women were apparently perfectly happy with the arrangement, and both provided inspiration for Wonder Woman.Įlements of Marston’s character trickled down into his famous creation, notably in her peculiar choice of weapon, the Lasso of Truth. ![]() One was his wife, and the other, his lover. A feminist who preached the virtues of womankind throughout his life, Marston lived with two women. Now, Marston was a bit of an interesting character. So he created Wonder Woman as the female answer to Superman. Viewing comic books as a potential tool to educate and influence the masses, Marston wanted to create a hero who would represent (what he considered) feminine values of kindness and compassion, without being perceived as weak. ![]()
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