What's really great about this film is Bruce's struggle with his various father figures. From the memories of his real dad to the surrogate fathers of Alfred and Ras' al'Gul.
Bruce struggles with the subtle corruption of Ras' teachings throughout the entire film, and it is his rejection of the it that ultimately allows him to grow up and be the man he wants to be.
It's a really great screenplay thematically. And something that all sons can take with them into fatherhood. In that sense, Batman Begins is the superhero version of the "Great American Novel" which is fundamentally about the son redeeming the sins (or the unfinished business) of the father.
It's no wonder you love this movie @hanshotfirst, it has the same arc as the OT Star Wars Films.