The Dark Knight Film Analysis
“I believe in Harvey Dent, I believe that on his watch Gotham can feel a little safer, a little more optimistic. Look at this face, this is the face of Gotham’s bright future.” (Bruce Wayne)
Harvey Dent, white knight, saviour and “hero” of the infamous Gotham. Batman on the other hand, is the Dark Knight and the troubled hero who chose his identity over the people. Many believe that the movie the Dark Knight, communicates to viewers the superficial perspective of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey. However, Batman transcends that perspective of true heroism and what it means to be a hero. The underlying message in which the movie argues is that the whole concept of heroism is simply a myth created in Hollywood.
In a world of approximately 7 billion people, there are range of different perspective and ideas when it comes to what a hero truly is. Some may argue that a hero is someone who stands up against the status quo and injustices of society. This can easily be applied to Harvey Dent, a lawyer who uses his expertise in law to seek justice for those who are a threat to society. Others see a hero as someone who is respected by the public. Similarly, as Harvey Dent speaks at the press conference, the …show more content…
Likewise, the directors have constructed Batman as the great sacrificial hero, the one who sacrifices not only his life, but his respect and praise from the people for the wellbeing of Gotham. In fact, a lot of the time the directors use a low angle to depict Batman as someone greater than life. However, Harvey is seen as the opposite of Batman, the realistic hero who represents legitimate hope. Harvey is referred to as, “the hero that Gotham deserves” and “a hero with a face.” This quote in particular, reinforces the motif of faces and masks because Harvey is the other side of the coin and unlike batman, his face is
Harvey Dent, white knight, saviour and “hero” of the infamous Gotham. Batman on the other hand, is the Dark Knight and the troubled hero who chose his identity over the people. Many believe that the movie the Dark Knight, communicates to viewers the superficial perspective of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey. However, Batman transcends that perspective of true heroism and what it means to be a hero. The underlying message in which the movie argues is that the whole concept of heroism is simply a myth created in Hollywood.
In a world of approximately 7 billion people, there are range of different perspective and ideas when it comes to what a hero truly is. Some may argue that a hero is someone who stands up against the status quo and injustices of society. This can easily be applied to Harvey Dent, a lawyer who uses his expertise in law to seek justice for those who are a threat to society. Others see a hero as someone who is respected by the public. Similarly, as Harvey Dent speaks at the press conference, the …show more content…
Likewise, the directors have constructed Batman as the great sacrificial hero, the one who sacrifices not only his life, but his respect and praise from the people for the wellbeing of Gotham. In fact, a lot of the time the directors use a low angle to depict Batman as someone greater than life. However, Harvey is seen as the opposite of Batman, the realistic hero who represents legitimate hope. Harvey is referred to as, “the hero that Gotham deserves” and “a hero with a face.” This quote in particular, reinforces the motif of faces and masks because Harvey is the other side of the coin and unlike batman, his face is