On the subject of Batman 's religion, there has been many arguments among his religious beliefs. Bruce is usually portrayed as Episcopalian in the comics, but some other writers like Frank Miller have portrayed him as Catholic, but it wasn 't a question when it comes to saying him as a Christian. It was obvious from sources, like his older comics and animated series, that batman is religious and his parents were religious too. In the comic "Secret Origins #6" (1986), Bruce Wayne, as a child after his parents were murdered, said his prayers every night; the graves of him (faked his death after defeating superman) and his parents have a cross engraved in it. The movie, on the other hand, was very subtle about it. In this essay, I will be …show more content…
His actions can be seen as religious acts according to different sociologists. According to Durkheim, religious serves as a reflection of the society. Batman 's existence reflected upon the fact that Gotham is corrupted and in need of justice. Batman also have the concept of sacred and profane to guild his crime-fighting career. In the movie, Batman values everyone 's ' life and that is the biggest thing. Life is sacred to him, he goes out to save people in Gotham from danger. So using a gun(lethal) or killing people will violate the sacred and be a profane. You don 't see Batman using his gun to cause lethal wounds (which the comic 's versions do it a lot) and kill people, not even the criminal or Bane. It also have a totem which ties in well with sociologist Geertz. The symbol of Bat has been used in the movie for many purposes, to frighten the criminals, to restore hopes in the citizen, and to give him his identity. It was shown that there were many imposters of Batman in the last movie, but only the real Batman will answer to the bat signal, it gives him the identity of the Batman, and not just random people with his costume. It brings hope back to the people when Officer Gordon lighted up a bat signal on a bridge and tells everyone Batman is back. And one very important feature for religion is convert, religious people converts people around them to strengthen his own religion. Batman did so by converting Catwoman into helping him free the cops and defeat Bane. Catwoman was originally a selfish person and hated rich people. Later she helped other people by potentially endangers herself and established a romance relation with Bruce, an extremely rich guy. The transition point is Batman, he
Guyer High School Archetypal Literary Criticism of Batman: Nightwalker Gavin Godfrey English 4 Coach K March 8, 2023 When reading through a novel, readers can find deeper meanings from the text, then what is written. Literary theory can be used to lead readers into understanding the texts' different meanings. In Marie Lu’s Batman: Nightwalker, the reader is shown coming of age through the struggles with loss, sense of purpose, and vulnerability during his maturing process. The hero archetype pairs well with the antagonist's temptress character archetypes as well as the tower symbolic archetype help illustrate the novel's theme of coming of age.
They were partners in crime. Their friendship is represented with the superheroes. Robin is always there to support Batman in life or death situation. Batman holds down a Robin when he is folding down. Batman and Robin treats each other like brothers.
Madeleine challenges Bruce's preconceived notions about justice and morality, and forces him to confront the grey areas of the criminal underworld. This encounter ultimately leads Bruce to question his own motivations and beliefs, and to realize that he must be guided by his own moral compass in his quest for justice. Another key aspect of the hero archetype in Batman Nightwalker is the importance of mentors and allies. Bruce's transformation into a hero is aided by the guidance and support of various mentors, including Alfred, Harvey Dent, and Commissioner Gordon. These individuals not only provide Bruce with the tools and knowledge necessary to become a hero, but also serve as a moral compass and sounding board for his ideas and
Then, Batman attempts to convince Catwoman to give up her costumed thievery, but the thrill is too great for her to give it up, and she feels a strong attraction for him. Batman responds that they will be at odds, because they are on opposite sides of the law. Frustratingly, she steals a kiss from him, and then claws his face. She claims the first round for herself, and then runs off. That was when that Catwoman fell in love with the mysterious vigilante of the night and it wouldn 't be the
Bruce Wayne, Batman’s civilian name, comes from a well known family and is respected like Beowulf because of his father. In Beowulf, Grendel is the outcast, the person or figure who everybody fears and lives by him/herself. The Dark Knight also has an outcast but in their story the outcast is a human(the Joker) who is willing to kill as many people as it takes to find out Batman’s true identity. Whenever Batman defeats the Joker, he returns back to where he came from and accepts no reward, like how Beowulf defeats Grendel and the Dragon and returns back to his kingdom with his men and keeps no
Both of these heroes overcome the impossible and work to make the world a better place. Batman is a superhero because he fights crime and makes the world a better place. As a child, he lost his parents and then grew into the superhero he is today. Even though Batman does not
However, the most intriguing topic concerning Batman’s mental stability was the evaluation of Batman’s love life. Batman has fallen in love but he lives a life of mystery and interacts with a false identity. To keep Gotham citizens unaware that Batman is Bruce Wayne, Bruce wears a bat-suit which is a dark outfit that includes a night bat-like mask while fighting crime. To further conceal his identity from the world, Bruce gave his real name an alter-ego that has the personality of a wealthy playboy while he acts out his true identity as Batman. Thus, Batman is unable to maintain a romantic relationship with anyone due to intimacy and his alter-ego, regardless if Batman wants a love life or not.
Batman’s is obviously shown by the boy wonder, Robin. Robin first appearance in the comics was in April of 1940, just 11 issues after Batman was introduced. Audiences quickly reacted to the duo in a very positive manner, showing the world’s need of some sort of hero to latch onto. When the two were first shown as a pair, a sense of morality among readers spread across the world. Just as in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the titular character and Enkidu took the world by storm along with the aid of various gods, such as Shamash and Anu.
Throughout the novel, he puts himself in danger to protect innocent people and stop the Nightwalker's plans. He willingly endures physical and emotional pain, understanding that his own well-being is secondary to the greater good. This selflessness is a defining characteristic of a hero, and it reinforces Batman's sense of purpose as a protector of Gotham's citizens. Another hero archetype seen in Batman: Nightwalker is the "mentor." In the novel, we see a young Bruce Wayne seeking guidance from his trusted butler, Alfred, as well as the city's chief of police, Captain Gordon.
Batman also wears black because so no can see him plus he wants to dress like bat. Superman different from Batman because Superman can shoot lasers from his eyes and breaths out ice. Superman also wears blue and red and fights in Metropolis city.
He owns Gotham City with his trademark bat symbol laid out through buildings and skyscrapers. To add on, Bruce Wayne true identity is being the Batman and it’s an obsession that he cannot run away from. The ever movement of batman does enable him to adapt to any situation no matter the barrier set upon
The detective archetype is embodied in Batman himself, as he uses his intellect and deductive skills to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice. However, in Nightwalker, the reader sees how Batman's trust in his own abilities is tested when he is manipulated by a criminal mastermind known as the Nightwalker. The Nightwalker is a master of deception, and it takes all of Batman's skills to unravel the truth and expose the criminal's true motives.
Who is better? Who is stronger? Craig Silvey refers to batman in the novel, explaining that he has not actual superpowers, it’s just his tremendous bravery and drive to continue fighting, that makes batman a strong as he is. On page 70, is the first time Silvey refers to batman in the novel, where Charlie says, “Batman has the same vulnerabilities as the rest of us, so he has the same fears as us. That’s why he is the most courageous: because he can put those aside and fight on regardless”.
In Batman Begins, Rachel constitutes the archetypical character of the innocent woman as Wayne’s central love interest. Before Rachel is forced to kill somebody in order to protect herself during the showdown, Batman rescues her, thus preserving her innocence. Furthermore, Rachel appears passive in her portrayal in Batman Begins and becomes the damsel in distress archetype when being captured by the Scarecrow. Despite the fact that Rachel is played by Maggie Gyllenhaal instead of Katie Holmes in The Dark Knight and although she is portrayed as a more capable woman, Rachel frequently ends up as the damsel in distress in the second Nolan movie as well. The regressive portrayal of women, however, is not confined to the female protagonists of the trilogy.
Throughout the decades men have dominated the comic-book industry. They played a very important role in perpetuating stereotypes. The male writers, publishers, editors, and creators wrote for the their target audience, which was primarily young boys. The 90s was a period of time where society obsessed over male strength, which in turn led the idea of how fragile a woman is compared to a man. Batman and Batgirl are both human superheroes; they do not have any special healing factor or any other kind of superpowers.