“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” There is a certain monstrosity that lives inside of everyone, and all it takes is a certain situation to highlight this truth. Monstrosity destroys the categories that humans tend to place objects and people into. When one contemplates what classifies as monstrous, many immediately consider biological categories that a monster might shatter. Nevertheless, a monster’s actions can also lead to a fracturing of categorization, such as in The Dark Knight (2008) when Gotham’s district attorney Harvey Dent becomes the villainous Two-Face. Throughout the movie, Dent evolves from a symbol of hope and justice, to a vengeful anarchist determined to decide various characters’ …show more content…
He is described as “the face of Gotham’s bright future” (The Dark Knight). Not only is he determined to liberate the city of Gotham by putting every criminal behind bars, he’s also resolute that he will do so without straying from his morals. He believes in fairness, and will not compromise this conviction simply to raise his success rate as a district attorney. As he places more and more criminals in prison, he becomes a hero to the law-abiding citizens of Gotham. Batman might have been a darker kind of hero to Gotham, but Dent was a hero that everyone could agree was beneficial for the city. Even Batman stated in the movie that “Gotham needs a hero with a face” (The Dark Knight). Overall, Dent is the polar opposite of a monster for the majority of the movie, however, this changes when the Joker flips his life upside down and influences him to use his faith in fairness to seek …show more content…
In 2008, the United States still had millions of soldiers overseas in war with Iraq. With the effects of 9/11 still fresh in everyone’s minds, in 2003 the U.S. invaded Iraq in an effort to heighten the war on terrorism (Rationale for the Iraq War). This seems to make sense on the surface, however, if the United States was seeking vengeance for the death of thousands on 9/11, directly attacking Al-Qaeda would have made the most sense. Moreover, none of the 19 men who were members of Al-Qaeda and contributed to the hijacking of the four planes were from Iraq. Actually, 15 of them were from Saudi Arabia, which should have meant that Saudi Arabia would be enemy number one for the United States after the attack. Similarly in the film, Dent goes after people who, while they might have played a miniscule role in Rachel’s death, were not directly responsible. The Joker, the one who formulated the elaborate plan that led to her demise, somehow escapes Dent’s rampage, however, innocent people such as Gordon’s family and gangster Salvatore Maroni’s driver are placed in harm’s
How can you tell if a “bad guy”--the villain, the monster, the thief--is necessarily a bad guy? Is it by the images they choose to ink on their skin? Their crooked smile, or maybe perhaps the way they like to crack their knuckles? Maybe it’s just their attire: it’s too dark, too scary. And what of their eyes? There’s something there...something about the way they’re placed, something about how they flicker and gleam with every mention of what they desire. But what of their feelings? The ever-circling wheels of emotions from deep inside that manage to control the raging tides of life? Do they not care like we do?
The Joker has kidnapped Rachel and Harvey in two separate buildings strapped to a warehouse sized bomb. Batman has to decide between love and law, and he chooses to save Harvey, as Rachel dies in the timed explosion.
In the movie The Dark Knight, there two heroes, Batman and Harvey Dent, sometimes know as Gotham's white knight. As the movie progresses, Harvey Dent is more of a hero then Batman because of the criminals he arrested. The Joker comes along and wants to control all of Gotham but first he must kill Batman in order to accomplish that. The Joker threatened to kill everybody until Batman reveals who he really is. Later on in the movie, Batman has to choose how to save, Rachel, Bruce Wayne’s (batman) love or Harvey Dent. Batman choosed Harvey Dent and Rachel Died. Although Batman was chosen Harvey tov save, he was too late and Harvey’s right side face burn off. After Harvey Dent recovers, he becomes Two Face, one side of his face is burnt off, his is where he becomes a tragic hero.
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a great example of the Gothic genre. The entire movie centers around the corrupt and crime-ridden city of Gotham. From the opening scene, the director makes it clear that Gotham faces the same menacing danger of the first movie, as the viewer is reacquainted with the city through a robbery. It is here that we meet Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker, a menacing character that enjoys causing distress and implements creatively gruesome murders. It is revealed that his clown makeup is actually unsightly scars, and the joker uses this fact in order to mentally mess with the minds of his victims.
The Dark Knight Rises is a heroic movie. The movie entitles itself as an adventurous movie and is a part of a sequel. In the midst of Harvey Dent death, the Dent Act has granted the Gotham Police Department to give powers to remove planned crimes. Although, James Gordon was a part of the midst, his guilt has taken over. He writes a resignation letter telling the truth in detail about what happened. Bruce became the one to take the blame for Dents death and retires as Batman. The death of Racheal had taken a toll on him and he becomes isolated from society and within his own home. However, Bruce fingerprints become taken from Selina for a plan to take everything he have and the company. He brings Batman back to help stop the violent. On the
The Dark Knight (2008), directed by Christopher Nolan, demonstrates the idea of good versus evil. Batman is known as the protagonist, and Joker is known as the ultimate villain. The representation of crime in the film is seen from the actions of both characters. The film essentially depicts the act of deviance meaning, “behaviour that violates social norms, including laws”. In normality the government would have the greatest amount of power, but in the Gotham city, power is complex. There is minimal structure of law and order in Gotham city due to powerful people like Batman and the Joker. Citizens of Gotham city can no longer fight for themselves in a world filled with supernatural powers. Therefore, the only hope that citizens have rest in the hands of Batman. Although Batman attempts to save Gotham city from Joker’s criminal intentions. Batman, however, also plays a role in deviant activity while attempting to catch the Joker. Realistically, Batman violates the moral code due to destructive behaviour, and putting the lives of citizens at harm. He does not care for social norms, nor whether his acts are of legality. He is devoted to combat organized crime with Harvey Dent, a district attorney in Gotham city. Batman is in fact, the definition of crime, he understands but does not abide to individual rights and social contracts which make up the rule of law. In addition, the man behind Batman, Bruce Wayne also portrays a form of deviance by disguising himself as Batman.
Harvey Dent wanted to be district attorney and be able to control crime. He wanted to be everything Batman couldn’t be and have power over crime. This can easily be compared to Macbeth wanting to have power. What makes Harvey Dent a tragic figure is the fight he has with his inner self. Harvey Dent had said “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”, this is ironic because it foreshadows future events.
Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, wants to give in, but is torn. He is at a point of conflict between true immediate protection of the city by showing himself, and not giving in so that he can continue to serve. The twist comes when, just as Wayne decides that he must comply and let the truth out, Harvey Dent proclaims that he is Batman. At first this works but then the Joker starts killing people
A story of creation, ruthless murdering, and revenge originate a literary work that seems as though it should be analyzed independently (Brackett 1). While one might relate the monster’s instincts directly to evil, the acts and concept of the monster should be analyzed separately. Nevertheless, the id principles displayed through the monster characterize the instinctive force that separates the monster from humaneness.
The Dark Knight is a story that takes place in the city of Gotham where the head menace, the Joker is a lunatic that acts on his most basic pleasure principle, disregarding everything else. Batman is the protagonist that fights against the Joker’s dark force and struggles for justice with the help of his loyal butler, Alfred. All the while, a refined district attorney, Harvey Dent reflects cultural principles and seeks an unattainable perfection. This story has the polarity of a hero, villain, and other essential characters that we have within ourselves. The Dark Knight is a philosophical conflict around the notion of justice that we see brawl it out physically.
When new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, is elected to office, he has a plan to bring down the crime in Gotham. He believes getting tough on the criminals will make Gotham a safer place to live. However, a psychopathic, criminal mastermind arrives into the city and sets out against Harvey. This mastermind also known as The Joker plots many anarchist crimes for his own entertainment against the city. Batman and Harvey decide to team up to try and take down The Joker.
“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Harvey Dent. Harvey Dent, Gotham's new district attorney, has been elected and has a new agenda that torments to take down Gotham's crime. The appearance of the mischief keen known as Batman, has caused problems for Dent and his agenda. A new scandalous mastermind known only as "The Joker" has arrived and intends to take Gotham out from Harvey Dent's iron fist. The Joker junctures an exquisitely planned bank robbery and robs the Gotham mob blind. He uses this money to stage a series of abominable and strategic attacks against the city and its people. Each one carefully planned and aimed at Dent and Batman while causing the rest of the city to enter panic mode. The Joker has no rules, but Batman has
In this quote, the Joker is speaking to Batman. In this, he’s talking about Harvey Dent. The movie tells the audience that Harvey Dent is seen as the hero of Gotham city, that is why Joker characterizes him as “Gotham’s white knight.” The Joker convinced Harvey Dent to do evil because Harvey didn’t have anything to live for. He had one motive and that was because of his wife, who is now dead; therefore, it wasn’t difficult for the Joker to convince him to kill everyone that was to blame. Joker doesn’t care for anyone, but to cares only for himself. He also likes to see people suffer. Additionally, he tells Harvey to kill everyone that was held responsible for the death of his wife. As one can see, the Joker doesn’t have a moral code because
In a movie where good and evil are divided by a very thin line, the Dark Knight rises up to fight against injustice and corruption in Gotham City. An action sequel to the original Batman Begins, this installment is a lot darker filled with more explosion, twists, and suspense. For the first time, a comic has been integrated into the issues of the real world. With the help of District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Gordon, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining mob members and clean the streets of Gotham for good. Their success is only short-lived when they encounter the Joker, a mysterious mastermind who is out to prove that nobility cannot hold in a world of anarchy.
The city in Gotham is in chaos. They no longer know what they stand for and are starting to wonder if fighting evil is, in fact, creating more evil. One man who stands strong even when the public is second-guessing is Harvey Dent played by Aaron Eckhart. He is the new district attorney and is respected by the entire city for stopping corruption all over the town. He is a clean-shaven man with blonde hair and blue eyes who presents himself as a very proper man. This mise en scene proves that this man is a good man. If he were unshaven, had dark eyes, and dark hair it would be hard to consider him a truly good man. The director realizes this may not be true with everyone but it is a typical stereotype in our society today. As the movie goes on the enemy, who is forcing him to second-guess his values, tests him time and time again. Being an honest man is no longer putting criminals away; they are always one step ahead. By the end of the film, the Joker crushes Harvey’s values and blinds him from what his true goals were in life. His two-sided face shows this visually after being burned in the explosion. Also, Harvey has a coin with a head printed on both sides. This coin never can land on tails but Harvey