BATMAN AND PHILOSOPHY THE DARK KNIGHT OF THE SOUL Edited by Mark D. White and Robert Arp @ WILEY John Wiley & Sons‚ Inc. To the memory of Heath Ledger (1979-2008) Copyright © 2008 by john Wiley & Sons‚ Inc. All rights reserved Published by john Wiley & Sons‚ Inc.‚ Hoboken‚ New jerney Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ stored in a reaieval system‚ or transmit ted in any fonn or by any means. electronic‚ mechanical‚ photocopying
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created his moral philosophy over two thousand years ago‚ his ideas continue to permeate numerous fields today‚ such as cinema and theater. When it comes to cinema‚ no film screams Aristotle like a certain 2008 comic book classic: The Dark Knight. In The Dark Knight‚ the moral philosophy of Aristotle is present. The Joker and Batman exemplify two character types defined by Aristotle: the continent and vicious characters. To clarify‚ a continent person manages to undertake a virtuous act‚ though the
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killing the Oscars as something to be excited about…Which brings me to The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight Rises is a brilliant movie and‚ unless The Life of Pi does the complete opposite of what I expect it to do‚ it will be my favourite movie of 2012. The Dark Knight Rises‚ predecessor leaves us at Harvey Dents Death as two face‚ and 2 awards‚ unfortunately not the one for the best movie‚ let’s see if the Dark Knight Rises breaks
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Existentialism in The Dark Knight By: Cassidy Bannan Teacher: Mrs.Conlon Course Code: ENG4U Due Date: March 8‚ 2012 “When you take charge of your life‚ there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission‚ you give someone veto power over your life”. The 2008 film‚ The Dark Knight‚ directed by Christopher Nolan‚ demonstrates the actions and choices being made while still being true to one self. The film represents one’s interior motives and
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Batman vs. The Dark Knight Literary Analysis Essay Details Compare and contrast the two different styles of directors in Batman and The Dark Knight □ Include the use of the terms: author purpose‚ tone‚ and mood □ Choose two characters who appear in both films □ Use events and dialogue from each movie as evidence □ Use MLA format (Headers‚ Double spaced‚ 12 pt font‚ etc.) □ 1200 – 1600 words □ Follow this order for your paragraphs: o Introduction
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to its dire call—when one is brought to an ultimatum at the safety of another. It is from this philosophy that the rich diversity of comic book heroes are born. From the semi-sincere politician to the selfless vigilante‚ Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008) draws on its characters in their nuanced sense of obligation‚ sacrifice‚ and morality. An infamous underground mafia gang terrorizes Gotham City’s banks‚ the Police Department and District Attorney work to bring them under fire—but not without
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The Joker In the film‚ The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan‚ The Joker‚ one of Batman’s most dangerous enemies whose aim is too push Batman to his ultimate limits‚ to break his personal rules and strict moral code. This‚ being the Jokers only reason to live‚ he has no fear of death and pain. The Joker is characterised as a calculating and logical criminal‚ a rebel with minimal empathy or moral and a nemesis who commits purposeless crime. Together these characteristics are developed through
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One summer night‚ July 20‚ 2012‚ a gathering of joyful people pile into a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora‚ Colorado‚ waiting in anticipation to watch the midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight Rises. Half-an-hour into to the movie‚ an intense gun-fighting scene comes onto the screen‚ and a man dressed in tactical clothing walks in front. Smoke starts to rise and spread through the theater. The audience members soon have burning eyes and itching throats. For the slightest moment for some
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The Dark Knight Rises There are good movies and then there are movies that simply blow your mind. Since 2005‚ the “Dark Knight” trilogy has captivated its viewers with its deep story line and compelling characters. Christopher Nolan’s latest installment of the “Dark Knight” trilogy definitely belongs in the latter category. The Dark Knight Rises is the epic conclusion to the trilogy and viewers will not be disappointed because entire film is jam packed with intense‚ fast paced action and heart
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The film The Dark Knight Rises is very phallocentric and masculine. It also focuses on and uses gothic themes to present and challenge the fears a current age person has in today’s society. Its use of gothic themes creates a setting that helps amplify and enhance these fears. The setting has a gloomy atmosphere‚ urban decay. A sense of an underworld is created through dark tunnels and hidden secrets‚ this also gives Gotham City a labyrinthine quality. The film also uses aerial shots of the city‚
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