With an impressive repertoire of movies, books, TV shows, comics, and exclusive memorabilia; the Batman has gained world recognized fame and has played an iconic role for the DC universe. Unlike his other crime fighting colleagues such as Superman or the Flash, Batman the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne does not possess any superhuman powers but instead relies on what DC refers to as his “physical prowess” and “technical ingenuity” (Origins). Perhaps one can consider the vast wealth of Mr. Wayne his true power but in a conjured world packed with villains and other heroes Batman relies perhaps the most important tool a hero can have, his mind. Managing two identities in secrecy Bruce Wayne shows in a sense the power each average individual …show more content…
Like most heroes, Bruce’s thirst for justice was brought upon by a horrible act that that quickly brought upon his coming of age. Following a theatre performance with his parents Bruce, Thomas and his mother Martha found themselves walking down ‘Crime Alley’. There they were approached and mugged; in a valiant attempt to subdue their assailant Bruce witnessed both of his parents be brutally murdered at this hands of crime. As seen in some of the original comics it was at this time “Bruce Wayne learned the power of fear…” (Origins), this realization plays a vital role in the development of his alter ego Batman. With such a traumatic event unfolding before his eyes Bruce “swore an oath to rid the city of evil” (Origins), likely to prevent anyone from suffering the same kind of loss he did as a …show more content…
This was indeed what Batman wanted, by establishing himself in the minds of every would be and active criminal the Batman has created a psychological fear that reaches far beyond the extent of any superpower. Through Batman’s actions the emergence of other heroes began to show as many saw hope in the justice that was being brought to Gotham. These heroes help justice prevail despite the always constant evil that resides in the city; weather police commissioner Gordon or political activist Harvey Dent it’s safe to assume that Batman resonates with the everyday person and relies on the justice they pursue to feed his own
But I do know one thing, Batman was there for us when we needed him the most. He separated us from our darkest nightmares every night. He guarded our houses and protected our families, our friends, and our children. Batman stood up for what he believed, he always had us, the people of Gotham in his best interest. What more could we have asked Batman to do? I could stand up here and say "I never knew the man," but that might not be the truth. During my life, I have known many men, many men who are full of strength, courage, and virtue. Any of these men could have been the Batman and I would have never been aware. However good men still walk among us today, even without Batman. These good men and women are my hope, my consolation for
In origin, a hero is an archetype character that refers to protectors, warriors, or god-like man who protects humanity. For instance, Hercules was a hero in Greek mythology. In modern culture, heroism is recognized as an extremely popular trait that a character can possess. In this case, Bat Man, also referred to as The Dark Knight, is indisputably idealized as a hero. Unlike most superheros in comicbooks culture, Bat Man is a simple human being with absolutely no superpowers. Regardless of that, he as a simple human being still exhibits the courage, intelligence, talent and the necessary skills in fighting crime and defeating potentially hazardous villains seeking to either rule the world or cause destruction. In detail, Bat Man’s real name is Bruce Wayne. Bruce was 10 years old when his parents were murdered which fundamentally change his perception about the world. After his parents’ death, Bruce inherited a multibillion dollar company that his father created before his birth, which explains why he has the most advanced technology to help him fight crime. While growing up, Bruce trained himself to fight and had been working out. One night, he came to the conclusion that Gotham city is falling into the hands of criminals. For that reason, he convinced himself that it should be his obligation to prevent it, although he needed a hero identity to hide his real identity
He is told that Bane will allow him to heal and live in the pit, which is essentially a prison, as Bane destroys Gotham, so Bruce can see the extent of his defeat over television. This is Bruce’s lowest point in the story, but he is given a beacon of hope by some of the other inmates in the pit. He learns of a boy that once made the climb out of the pit by making a jump that to every other man has been impossible. This jump gives Bruce a purpose. He recovers from his injury and trains his body to make the jump. News reports of the situation in Gotham motivate Bruce to try to return to Gotham before Bane destroys his city. The jump provides an opportunity to make the metaphorical rebirth my tarot reading had alluded to. According to The Wild Wood Tarot, the Eight of Vessels represents an opportunity for “looking at the past, acknowledging [a hero’s] mistakes and learning from them, [to] grow and attain new wisdom”(137). This is exactly what Bruce does. During the time in the pit he stops doubting himself and improves his physique, so he is both mentally and physically prepared for the jump. When he is ready he makes he leap out of the pit and returns to Gotham to attempt to save his city from the nuclear explosive Bane is threatening to
As much as the sun shines on the ground, the world is an extremely dark place. Christopher Nolan, a director for many incredible films notability Batman and the Prestige, puts extreme emphasis on the gloomy evil parts of the planet earth. There is a common theme and pattern throughout his films. In his films, they usually take place in a city, the parts of the city where crime is eminent. Christopher Nolan in most of his films finds a certain gothic element and makes it a recurring motif throughout the film. The Prestige was the symbol of sorcery, the supernatural, while Batman Begins was the bat. During Batman Begins, most of the places Bruce Wayne went were dark alleys and facing criminals. In both films, Batman and the Prestige, the main
This traumatic event does not leave him but remains with him through all his life. It is so surprising that a man like Bruce Wayne can be somebody like Batman. It is as if they are two different people. Nobody would guess that these two identities could be the same man. Many may say what Bruce is doing is normal and is his way of coping but there is too much evidence suggesting that Bruce Wayne is suffering from dissociative identity disorder.
Have you ever wondered who the man is under the dark knight mask? Bruce Wayne, is a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises, who after witnessing the murder of his parents Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as a child, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Bruce Wayne trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime. But the man riddle to this amazing “Cape Crusader” is brought along with many interesting facts about this dynamic crime fighter, such as, while Bruce was growing up, he learn he had an older brother, or that Batman is actually afraid of something, how about Bruce Wayne’s no drinking alcohol diet, or even batman’s
As so many of Batman's rogue gallery, through tragedy, these evil are born. Time and time again, we are shown how easily Bruce Wayne could have become Gotham's worst. Following villains
Perceptions of the superhero and supervillain are mainly based on subjective definitions of each concept. These observations often lead to a definitive dichotomy that precisely splits characters into two impermeable divisions. However, this stringent separation is unable to account for the characters that are not at the extreme ends of their respective side. Neither is this rift capable of classifying characters that flirt with both sides of the superhero-supervillain dichotomy. Therefore it is imperative to analyze the established criteria for both superhero and supervillain to derive a more adequate explanation. Most superheroes are not easily characterized, but rather fall somewhere between Superman, the bastion of moral purity, and Doctor Doom, the display of indubitable corruption. This solicits genesis of an entirely new notion about the differences between superheroes and supervillains. A more precise idea is that superheroes and supervillains are lined on a spectrum that spans from pure good to pure evil. Disparities between superheroes and supervillains are not black and white, but rather these characters are on a spectrum that radically changes based on individual cases.
In the earliest 1940 's superhero films started to become popular on the big screens. One of these popular films is known as Batman, which came out first as a comic book called "The Killing Joke". Batman is considered to be a superhero possessing great talents and for being a true example of hope towards Gotham city. Although these superheroes are one of the main characters in movies, they also have enemies to confront with which are also known as super villains. In this case, the Joker known for his criminal mastermind plays an important role as a villain. Having a huge impact through films, film viewers have had the chance to appreciate different versions of the Batman 's movies. The Joker, being one of the most classical villains in DC Universe is portrayed in different aspects. Analyzing Tim Burton 's Batman (1989) and Christopher Nolan 's The Dark Knight (2008), viewers can assimilate but also differentiate the Joker in couple ways.
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While the Batman character grown into an international franchise, many of his fellow superhero peers have fallen by the proverbial road side. Riding on his mysterious and dark persona, he is one of the most famous fictional characters of modern times. It is a unique blend of super-hero fantasy and realism that has allowed him to be accepted by such a wide audience, and it is to the credit of his producers that they have been able to mould the character the character to fit their needs while capitalizing on the character’s essence.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) is a superhero epic of a scope hard to explain in a few short paragraphs. It is the third film in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. This film takes place over the course several months, primarily in the fictional Gotham City, an American city which had until recently been rife with crime and corruption which had made great progress in these areas due to the events in the previous films. The protagonist is Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), the eponymous Dark Knight, who has retired his Batman alter ego after taking the fall for the crimes of Harvey Dent at the close of The Dark Knight.
While he followed Batman ‘s no kill rule he never understood why that rule existed. One reason Bruce believed that murder was never an option is that by killing criminals, you yourself are no better than them. His belief is that criminals should always be humanely brought to justice, and that their fate should be decided by the justice system. Operating outside the law, the Batman may capture criminals, but he does not decide the sentence for their crimes. He believes that one must have faith in the justice system, otherwise there is no point in the first place. Another reason Batman could not kill the Joker or any other criminal is that he knew that if he crossed that line, he could never go back. It wasn’t that it was too hard to cross that line; it was too easy. He emphasized this point by referring to the Joker and saying “A day doesn't go by I don't think about subjecting him to every horrendous torture he's dealt out to others, and then end him.” If he were to kill one of his many enemies, there was no doubt he would soon after be joining their
Context - Bruce Wayne, Batman, finds out that Jason Todd, the second robin, is still alive and out for vengeance. He had originally died when he was beaten to the point of death by a crowbar by the Joker, and then blown up by explosives. Unknown to Batman who had tried to save him, his bloody and battered body was taken by Talia Al Ghul, and revived in the Lazarus Pit. Once he was restored to former health Jason spent years training his body an mind to perfection. Jason, now known as the Red Hood, is in Gotham using lethal force to dispose of criminals. Batman and Jason finally meet again and fight, Jason besting Bruce and making a quick departure.
In the inky blackness, glistening lights shone bright. Making it easy to see the towering buildings of Gotham City. Overlooking the glittering city, stood the dark brooding hero known as Batman. His black, slick cape billowed with the breeze, as his alert eyes watched for trouble. His costume was charcoal gray, with his his yellow and black emblem on the top center of his chest. The emblem was of the creature of the night, the cave dweller, the bat. His cowl, just like his cape was dark black. He wears his dark yellow utility belt, it's contents have saved him more than can be counted. Now his eyes, they're cold and dark. If you were to look at his eyes, they would make you stop dead. He wore all of his attire, not just to hide his identity, but to also strike fear in the hearts of criminals.