Character Development in Watchmen

As readers we can already see a great amount of character development in this story. The heroes of the past are detached from their old life and the modern view of their work isn't viewed in a positive light. The result of this detachment has left the watchmen without a sense of purpose. The entrance into the special world is what has given these heroes a sense of purpose in their past lives. Without even knowing the Comedian, his impact on the Watchmen is central to the plot of this story. While the death of the comedian is tragic, it also fuels a sense of purpose in the Watchmen. It is almost as if his murder has forced the Watchmen back into the special world.