Essays on Batman

“A hero can be anyone, even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat on a young boy’s shoulders to let him know the world hadn’t ended.” – Christopher Nolan, director of ‘Batman Begins’. A film recognised for its thrilling narrative experience and dark, often harrowing themes, ‘Batman Begins’ is the...

Batman has always maintained a moral code of not killing people, which is his moral bottom line, but whether his bottom line is wrong or right or wrong. Let’s assume that if Batman does not kill, then he can establish a fair image and gain the trust of the police. With the assistance of the...

Presenting Problem We are introduced to Bruce Wayne around the age of seven. From what we can tell about Bruce, he comes from an affluent background and lives with his mother, father, and their butler, Alfred. There are people that work on the compound where he lives, however, he has specifically made a friend with...

Firstly, what does it mean to be a hero or to be heroic? Heroism is defined with courageous acts and the defense of certain ideals that includes risking him or herself. A hero is someone who shows courage and puts him or herself in front of others voluntarily whether the situation is dangerous or not....

A hero is someone admired and looked up to for their bravery, courage, achievements, and qualities. Bruce Wayne also known as “Batman” is the perfect example of a superhero. He represents both the darkness and hope of humanity. He has no superpowers but has trained to be the best hero he possibly could be. It...

Superman is the embodiment that represents America and the American way suggesting that America is the epitome of what makes a great country. However, Superman is too idealistic and not connected to the social conditions that America often overlooks. The figure of Batman changes this American ideology by creating a paradox that questions the idea...