english 286: analysis of the dark knight by devon goodnight

English 286: Analysis of The Dark KnightBy Devon Goodnight

An overview of one of Hollywood’s biggest and best films to date and its viewing experience.

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Table of Contents1. How to use PowerPoint

2. Learners3. Environment4. Objectives5. Overview of The Dark Knight

1. Act 12. Act 23. Act 34. Act 4

6. Intro to Characterization

7. Primary Characters of Shakespeare and The Dark Knight

1. Bruce Wayne/Batman2. Hamlet3. The Joker4. Puck/Lady Macbeth5. Harvey Dent6. Macbeth/Romeo7. Alfred Pennyworth8. Friar Laurence9. Rachael Dawes10. Helena11. Comm. James Gordon12. Macduff13. Lucius Fox14. Mercutio

8. Review Video9. Quiz

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Learners

Students of English 286 who are interested in film and have knowledge of Shakespeare

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Environment

• Learner and or students will be using this PowerPoint on their laptops

• Challenges learners to know and understand PowerPoint and the film

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Objectives

• Develop critical thinking skills• Develop skills in listening and visualization

• Given the info, students will be able to analyze characters through an evaluation by quiz

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Overview of The Dark Knight

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The Dark Knight:

Act 1

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Act 1

1. The film begins with the Joker robbing a bank ran by the mob.

2. Because of this, Batman and Gotham City police Lieutenant Jim Gordon identify a city

bank. However, to get a case, they must enlist the help of the District Attorney’s.

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Act 1: (Continued)

3. Bruce Wayne (Batman’s true identity) spies on his love, Assistant DA Rachael Dawes, who happens to also like DA Harvey Dent, the DA Batman and Gordon must team with. Bruce still has feelings for Rachael. Harvey is everything Bruce and Batman is, but doesn’t have to wear a mask.

4. Later, the Joker walks in on Gotham’s mob bosses and tells them he’s now running Gotham’s crime organization and the only way to succeed is killing Batman.

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Summary of Act 1

1. Joker is an instigator2. Harvey is a golden boy

3. Bruce and Rachael have a past relationship

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The Dark Knight:

Act 2

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1. At Harvey’s party, Rachael gives Bruce an ultimatum to pick either continuing his life as Batman or live full-time as Bruce to potentially be her, but he can’t have both.

2. The Joker crashes the party, but not before killing a Gotham City judge and the police commissioner across town. After a battle however, Batman saves the day by rescuing Rachael and the other party guests.

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Act 2:(Continued)

3. Funerals are held for the judge and police commissioner. The Joker tries to kill the mayor, but Gordon takes the bullet. Other cops are killed in the riot that follows.

4. Gotham citizens are outraged. Harvey calls a press conference to address the current situation. Citizens want Batman to come forward about his identity. Just as Bruce is about to confess, Harvey does instead.

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Summary of Act 2

1. Harvey stands up for what is right, even if it’s at his expense

2. The Joker is a good planner3. Jim Gordon puts others before himself.

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Act 3

1. Harvey is taken into custody by Gotham Police and on the way to the police station, the Joker tries to kill him

2. Batman stops the Joker and is taken into custody by (a “Resurrected”) Jim Gordon

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Act 3:(Continued)

3. Gordon becomes police commissioner for his dedicated efforts of putting the Joker in jail. Meanwhile, Harvey and Rachael are kidnapped, giving the Joker the upper hand

4. The Joker tells Batman he can only save one. He and Gordon try to save both Rachael blown up in a building. Batman saves Harvey, leaving him disfigured however. The Joker escapes

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Act 3:(Continued)

5. Harvey, now soulless, is paid a visit by the Joker, who turns him evil and blows up the hospital for Harvey to escape.

6. Bruce is upset because of Rachael’s death, mainly because he thought she loved him over Dent, even though she agreed to marry Harvey without telling him.

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Summary of Act 3

1. Gordon’s actions shows dedication and hard work can be rewarded

2. Even the best (Harvey) can truly have a downfall

3. Even Batman is human and can fail

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Act 4:

1. With Gotham City worse than ever, Bruce decides the best thing to do is top the joker and stop everybody from going insane

2. He enlists Lucius to help him use private security to stop the Joker. Lucius agrees to help, but says he will resign afterwards.

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Act 4:(Continued)

3. Meanwhile, an angry and insane Harvey gets revenge on everybody he believes is responsible for Rachael’s death.

4. Batman and Lucius stop the Joker’s plans and is finally put in jail and done with.

5. Harvey calls Gordon to tell him he kidnapped his kids

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Act 4:(Continued)

6. Batman and Gordon show up at an abandon building to save Gordon’s family. A three way argument occurs between Harvey, Gordon, and Batman about what went right and wrong. Batman tackles Harvey to his death.

7. Batman/Bruce believes he’s responsible for everything that has happened. He decides to quit as let Dent’s good legacy live and his bad actions stay away from the public.

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Summary of Act 4

1. Lucius, a mentor and friend, is their when Bruce needs him, even if it is against his values.

2. Harvey becomes everything he tried to fight against.

3. Bruce must risk what he stands for, for the good of everyone else.

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Intro: Comparison of The Dark Knight to Shakespeare characters

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Characters

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Bruce Wayne/Batman

• Foil to the Joker and Harvey Dent•Billionaire dedicated to protecting Gotham City from criminals by night

• Protagonist• Although he acts like Bruce Wayne, he really is Batman underneath

• Batman is a tool to make the world better• Very unsure about what he wants

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Hamlet

• There’s always more to him than meets the eye• Behaves impulsively, like Batman

•Contemplates suicide just like Bruce doesn’t want to be Batman anymore• Very unsure of what he truly wants

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The Joker

• Foil to Batman and Harvey Dent• Psychotic clown with zero empathy

• Desire is to upset social order through crime•Defines himself through conflict with Batman

• Antagonist• Knows what he wants


Puck/Lady Macbeth

•No real character development• Mischievous, quick-witted

• Bizarre looking• Humorous• Frightening• No empathy• Manipulative


Harvey Dent

•Anti-hero, Antagonist•Character foil to Batman and the Joker•Not a pure villain•Drives by his will to do pure good


Macbeth/Romeo

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•Heroic at first but becomes evil• Brave ambitious• Can’t conquer guilt• Deep capacity for love

• Intelligent• Angry


Alfred Pennyworth

• Supporting character• Butler, Confidante, Farther figure• Labeled as Batman’s Batman

• Very well rounded, knowledgeable• Static character


Friar Lawrence

• Kind-hearted• Knowledgeable• Father figure

•Plans are well-conceived• Well intentioned


Rachael Dawes

• Supporting character, love interest of Bruce and Harvey• Stands for her morals

• One of the few people that knows of Batman’s true identity


Helena

• Knows what she wants• Wise

• Sure of herself•Confused in the main love-triangle


Comm. James Gordon

• Incorruptible• Strong, Heroic, and understated

•Mutual friendship with Batman and Harvey• Everything is done for the greater good


Macduff

• Pure good• Always does the right thing

• Accepts his faults•Will put family aside for the greater good


Lucius Fox

•Head of Wayne Enterprises• Knows Batman’ identity• Ethical, Voice of Reason•Valuable to Bruce’s empire

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Mercutio

• Quick-witted• Clever• Funny

•Mocks Romeo as Lucius does to Bruce as points• Loyal


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1. What characteristics best describe Jim Gordon and Macduff?

A. Quick-witted and ComedicB. Loyal, Right-doing

C. Father-figure, Well-roundedD. Bizarre-looking, Psychotic

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