The Story Of The Dark Knight

Being a common man of middle age, the protagonist fears for his life so refuses the position of greatness- only to have it thrust upon his as Beowulf did.

Writer, Jorge Luis Borges says, “The things that are said in literature are always the same. What is important is the way they are said.” Literature is such a broad, all encompassing term that much is lost in translation. This is part of the reason behind the ongoing brawl: what qualifies as literature? In the case of graphic novels, they are often cast aside by critics, deemed definitively inferior and lacking intellectual merit. However, this assumption does not hold up in today’s world of literary work. Genres and mediums evolve every minute of every day, continuously changing the game. Even considering the evolution of traditional novels in modern society challenges the original denotation of literature. “As a consequence, the traditional characteristics [lose] their importance as the defining criteria of literary works of art” (Breuer para. 12). Due to the evolving world of literature, the definition of such must evolve as well, claiming a few necessary guidelines but fluctuating as required. The graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns, can be definitively classified as a work of literature through Frank Miller’s approach to written language application, character establishment, and plot development.

My opinion, an auteur is a director who leaves a personal message or impact on the films they’re working on. Not only visually, but also utilizing their techniques and motifs which are always used in films. The director I have chosen to write about is none other than Christopher Nolan. I chose to write about him not just because he did one of my favorite superhero movies of all time (The Dark Knight Trilogy), but he is one of my favorite directors of all time. After reading Andrew Sarris article, I will stick with the meaning of what I have said before, but there are three circles I must know: the outer, middle and inner (technique, style, and meaning). Nolan in my opinion, fits within the whole auteur thing because of the way his films are. Hence, why I called him the Modern Master.

Comic books have been around since the early 1930’s and has since become a huge cultural impact, bringing young and old audiences all sorts of great stories, and imaginative concepts. But ever since The Dark Knight Returns made it’s way onto the pages and into people’s homes, the comic book scene has never quite been the same, with stories getting darker, and more bold, featuring grotesque moments, and more intense storylines. Then the 70s came around and everybody was talking about mental illnesses and whether or not it’s real, and a little old company called Marvel comics capitalized on this, with a brand new character. First appearing in WereWolf by Night #32 in August of 1975, Moon Knight was introduced as a former boxer, turned globetrotting

Krogsted: ( he look suprise about Mrs.Linde is going to see him and he is questioning) What do you mean in the letter? Why we meeting in Helmer’s house?

Scouring and systematically combing my 10 year-old self through the plentiful aisles the realm of Blockbuster comprises, I scavenge through copies of movies (which are now all household favorites) ranging from the very inception of the Dark Knight Trilogy, “Batman Begins,” to more lighthearted (yet equally deserving) films like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” I probe my way around the vast expanse of the store, grasping my mother’s hand like my life depended on it, as it very well did at that moment, until I reached my long sought-after destination: one of Alfred Hitchcock’s copious masterpieces, “Psycho.” Despite myself possibly being too young at the time to watch such a film of this nature, it didn’t stop me in the slightest from indulging in the many commanding yet haunting scenes it had to offer. My being older now however (both physically and mentally) enables me to ponder and comprehend the mastery that truly is this movie as well as delve into Norman Bates’s steadfast descent into unwavering madness; a concept shared yet developed in an intriguing, yet diverging manner in both “The Turn of the Screw,” written by Henry James, and the poem “I Felt a Funeral in My Brain,” composed by Emily Dickinson. Both pieces entertain this notion of terrifying insanity, with the narrator’s plunging into a black hole of overwhelming instability. After all, we all go a little mad sometimes.

This letter is from the almighty shogun of Japan. For centuries, our family has served under the Shogunate as special units. Since I was five, I have been carrying that line of tradition under the present Shogun.

The Knight's Tale is a story about a woman named Emily who catches the eyes of two friends Artice and Palamon (Chaucer). These two friends are both in prison and they see Emily from the windows of prison and vow to marry her. This brings enmity between the two friends. Finally, Artice is freed and goes ahead to ask Emily’s hand in marriage but he cannot marry her until he has proven himself.

As Martin steps one foot into a misty but shimmery hole in his room wall, he begins to feel a warm familiar sensation. He is tempted to leave his cold and weary life behind. The next foot is in and there is no sign of Martin inside of his room.

The letter is thought to be composed around the year 61 AD. The purpose of this letter is

Bahauddin reached the end of the narrow passageway and held is lantern above his head. A small shaft ran straight up from the store ceiling, about the size of a chimney and just big enough for a man to climb through. You would never have seen it had you not known were to seek.

The director of the dark knight Christopher Nolan used a variety of film techniques to creates scenes of order and then absolute chaos. Christopher uses a variety of camera, sound and special effects to depict the diverse look of order and chaos in his scenes.

Through the frozen darkness, a form began to take shape before his eyes. It must be death itself coming to take me, he thought. Then the shape morphed into a man. Indrid was certain that he was dead when he saw his stepbrother, Rayne Volpi, offering him his hand.

“ You only have your thoughts and dreams ahead of you. You are someone. You mean something. ” Very inspirational quote right, maybe it came from the president or Oprah, someone big right? It came from a fictional character in a comic book, Batman the Dark Knight. Comics have become something greater than what people consider them to be. Especially the characters portrayed in said comics. Comic books are literally larger than life, the characters in these comics may have superpowers or live in a place that would only exist in the craziest of dreams. But they are written so well that it really does convince one to believe that a place like this may actually exist and that anything can happen in it. This is how they get the reader, into the comic; and because of this you are entertained. We read our favorite comic books and take in the lessons written in each and every page. Such as Batman. Batman is one of the greatest and well known heroes in the comic book world.  He has been very popular in pop culture throughout the years because of television and movie adaptations.

Now that you have walked through the threshhold you doubt the various rumors. The room is average; nothing appears to be extraordinary. But you know survival starts with an appreciation for the small things in life. To the left of the entrance there is a frame that is old and worn. You can almost feel the gritty texture of the beige chipped paint. The glass is untarnished, except for the risen inscription. The words are bold in meaning as well as in their font. They are written in such