Batman: the Dark Knight Batman‚ the Dark Knight is full of underlying philosophy on society and life in many ways; I will focus on three of them: good versus evil‚ order versus chaos‚ and the theme of corruption. This film masterfully portrays a philosophic insight into selfish human behavior as a whole in society‚ while also giving an alternative perspective on the evil that lies in people just under a thin veneer of good ethics. The Dark Knight marvellously explores how very close to each
Premium Two-Face Batman Joker
English 102 Batman In Batman: Year One‚ Frank Miller introduces Gotham City as one of the most corrupt cities in the world. It is dominated by Greedy politicians whose only interests are money and power. Bruce Wayne‚ as a kid‚ was also affected by the growing injustice and dirty politicians which made him the man of today‚ Batman. This is explained in Batman: Hush‚ written by Jeph Loeb. Throughout Loeb’s book‚ Batman struggles with the memories that remind him of who he is and what he
Premium Batman
Frankenstein vs. Beowulf Oxford dictionary defines monster as‚ “Originally: a mythical creature which is part animal and part human‚ or combines elements of two or more animal forms‚ and is frequently of great size and ferocious appearance. Later‚ more generally: any imaginary creature that is large‚ ugly‚ and frightening. (Oxford English Dictionary)” This definition is basic in nature. What must be added is whether it is nature that makes the monster what it is or is it nurture that makes it
Premium Nature versus nurture Beowulf Oxford English Dictionary
The Beowulf Epic vs. Beowulf and Grendel the movie: The movie Beowulf and Grendel and the Beowulf book had many similarities and differences such as the added characters to the movie that were not included in the book. The characters that were used in the movie were presented in different aspects‚ with different motives‚ appearances‚ and names. Instead of the "King‚ Ruler‚ God" that was known as Beowulf in the book‚ was more of a regular man in the movie. Not much of a threat or so called god
Premium Beowulf
Beowulf vs. Achilles The stories of Beowulf and Achilles have many parallels‚ including the character’s traits. Beowulf and Achilles are both leading characters with an intense plot that circles around them‚ displaying their heroic traits and themes that they show throughout the two epics. The epic Beowulf centers and focuses almost solely on Beowulf’s heroic traits. One of the first heroic traits shown through Beowulf is his generosity‚ faithfulness‚ and loyalty. Once he receives news of
Free Achilles Iliad Trojan War
Batman the Money Behind the Mask Superheroes are thought to have the best intentions‚ motivated to protect society from evil. Masked and unnamed‚ they use their super powers for the good of the people. Some comic book heroes do not fall under the stereo-type but live double lives with a dark memory. In Tim Burton’s‚ 1989 adaptation of Batman‚ Bruce Wayne attempts to balance his life. By day he plays millionaire playboy figure and by night a crime fighting vigilante. He dresses as a giant bat
Premium Batman Superhero
Beowulf Vs. Gilgamesh The two cultures I chose to compare heroic values for are the ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Anglo-Saxon cultures. The texts I used in the comparison are Gilgamesh for Mesopotamia and Beowulf for Anglo-Saxon. Although they posses many similar heroic characteristics they also differ greatly. Beowulf is the earliest surviving epic poem written in a modern European language. It was written in Old English sometime before the tenth century A.D. The poem describes the adventures
Premium Epic of Gilgamesh Epic poetry Hero
Eight year after events of The Dark Knight‚ Gotham City is in a state of peace. Under powers granted by the Dent Act-legislation inspired by the late Harvey Dent –the Gotham City Police Department has nearly eradicated organized crime. Batman has disappeared and Bruce Wayne has become a recluse. Police Commissioner James Gordon fells guilty about the truth; however‚ he decides that the city is not ready to hear it. While searching for a missing congressman‚ Gordon is captured and his speech taken
Premium Batman The Dark Knight Gotham City
Beowulf vs. Thor Beowulf‚ a legendary hero of Geatish lore‚ from the epic poem named after him‚ is the definition of a hero. There is one being who can be collated to Beowulf: the mighty Thor‚ god of thunder. Derived from Norse mythology‚ Thor is hot-headed‚ with an appetite for food and drink. He also is one of the strongest gods‚ serving as the protector of the people. Both of these characters share similar qualities in what some would define a hero‚ despite one being a man‚ and the other being
Premium Loki Beowulf Norse mythology
Heroism in Beowulf vs. Today Beowulf’s traits‚ good and bad‚ define him as a hero by Anglo-Saxon standards. But his arrogance‚ greed and selfishness contradict the modern‚ humanistic image of a hero. When it comes to Beowulf getting what he wants‚ nothing will stand between him and his goal. No amount of lives lost is too many for Beowulf‚ and the high cost to others only contributes to his glory. In his own time and culture‚ he was the ultimate hero of legend because he saved his people from monsters
Premium Hero Beowulf