Watchmen Rules and Order 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 #4

“Until then, we’re society’s only protection. We keep it up as long as we have to” (II.17.5).

What would happen if the police department in your town/city went on strike?

Quote #5

The newspapers call me a crimefighter, so the Pentagon says I must fight crime (IV.14.2).

Why does Dr. Manhattan ever take orders from anybody? Look, over there, a gaping plot hole… or is it? He used to be a regular old human, after all. Is his willingness to follow orders despite the fact that he most definitely could be bossing folks around a commentary on human nature and our desire for order and rules?

Quote #6

“Once a man has seen, he can never turn his back on it. Never pretend it doesn’t exist. No matter who orders him to look the other way" (VI.15.5).

When you find out what “it” is, please let us know. Maybe the illustrations hold a clue.