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RE: Batman

in #psychology7 years ago

Good point.

I think we're not arguing the same point here, however. What I am addressing is that latter part - Joker's darkness isn't summoned by Batman's light. It is a darkness that exists as a parallel to Batman's unwavering sense of good.

Of course, this pertains to Joker as he exists in the Nolanverse. I actually like the Flashpoint version of Batman and Joker as well, if you're familiar with that. I won't spoil it, in case you haven't gotten a chance to read it.

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Joker's darkness isn't summoned by Batman's light

I would ask: What light? A child playing in the sandbox, an artist lost in his painting or a girl on the subway enjoying a great song on her mp3, people in love, a walk in nature...that's light. Batman may have "good intentions" and he may care about people but he is very far from the light.

He even says: "Bats frighten me. It’s time my enemies share my dread."

I don't consider him as the incarnation of light in this story.

I do believe, in the context of this story, it was he that attracted Joker to Gotham.