‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ is the sequel to the blockbuster hit of 2008 ‘The Dark Knight’ in which the hero Batman, saved Gotham City from the evil forces of Joker. In his second battle, Batman must encounter a new antagonist--terrorist leader Bane--in order to once again save Gotham City and its people.
Batman is known as the superheroic hero in this film, because he is not like the other individuals in his society, since he possess supernatural origins such as incredible strength. He is also an apocalyptic hero, because Batman must try his best to fight evil and save Gotham’s people from possible destruction, or control of Bane. The antagonist makes his introduction while portraying himself with a mask to conceal his true identity to others and especially Batman, so that he can remain mysterious and undetermined. Batmans butler is considered to be the loyal retainer in this film, as he himself has clearly stated to the hero "You are as precious to me as you were to your own mother and father. I swore to them that I would protect you,". With this statement it is understood that the hero Batman, has been abandoned by his mother and father leaving his responsibility in the hands of their loyal and faithful butler. Throughout his journey, Batman also encounters a woman who is assumed to be considered the devil figure, as she warns the hero of the upcoming challenges he will soon face and also gives him tips for what he should prepare for. The ‘devil figure’ is constantly seen wearing a black dress, and since the color black symbolizes mystery, uncertainty and evil, it can be assumed that her personality can be that of a mysterious and evil person as well.
Throughout the trailer, a football stadium is displayed and from previous knowledge it is known that a football stadium is where two different teams compete each other for the glory of victory. Thus, it can be predicted that the football stadium could also be the very setting the antagonist Bane, and the protagonist Batman, first encounter each other as they are also two very different people competing for their own personal victories. Batman also encounters another woman in this film, but instead of black she appears to be wearing a red dress, that could make her seem as the sacrifice because the color red is the symbol for danger and sometimes life. To prevent this sacrifice from taking place, Batman will do everything in his power to save the woman in red, because he could've also eventually developed emotional feelings towards her as he did so in the first movie, making her the damsel in distress. Each individual in the movie is displayed as having their face concealed by a mask, making them all seem as if they each had a deep secret to hide that could not be discovered, or else everything could be ruined. For instance, if Batman did not wear a mask, then everyone would know the real individual that pretended to be Batman, and that could also make his real life very dangerous for him.
Batmans departure takes place the moment Bane approaches Gotham City with his evil mission. At this time Batman is more aware of the risks the antagonist will soon bring upon his city and therefore he must be stopped. The initiation stage of the hero begins when Batman begins to plan and determine his actions towards preventing terrorist leader Bane from taking over Gotham City and its people. Without planning his actions, Batman will have no guarantee that the antagonist will be prevented from creating destruction in the city. At first off, the hero will attempt to attack the antagonist many times but end up unsuccessful, also known as the road of trials. Batman will learn from these mistakes so in the future when he faces his ultimate battle with Bane, he can make sure no mistakes will happen. The final battle between Bane and Batman, which is predicted to be held in a football stadium, will be portrayed as the innermost cave, because at that time it will be determined if either the antagonist or the protagonist will conquer the other and win the ultimate battle. From previous knowledge of considering the hero always wins everything in the end, can also change the hero physically, emotionally and/or spiritually, which gradually leads into the return and reintegration with society. The return and reintegration with society takes place when Batman believes everything is back to normal and he can go on living his normal life again. The protagonist then begins to go back to his daily routines and waits upon the arrival of a new evil source, for which he will once again fight for the prosperity of his city and himself.
In conclusion it is clearly stated that this film is a tale of the warriors journey to save his people; Batman saving Gotham City and its people from the evil Bane, as well as the quest to rid the land of danger; Batman battles against Bane for the protection of his home, and fights the battle in a way so that he would not have to face this conflict again in the future, because as it stated "THE LEGEND...ENDS."
Batman is known as the superheroic hero in this film, because he is not like the other individuals in his society, since he possess supernatural origins such as incredible strength. He is also an apocalyptic hero, because Batman must try his best to fight evil and save Gotham’s people from possible destruction, or control of Bane. The antagonist makes his introduction while portraying himself with a mask to conceal his true identity to others and especially Batman, so that he can remain mysterious and undetermined. Batmans butler is considered to be the loyal retainer in this film, as he himself has clearly stated to the hero "You are as precious to me as you were to your own mother and father. I swore to them that I would protect you,". With this statement it is understood that the hero Batman, has been abandoned by his mother and father leaving his responsibility in the hands of their loyal and faithful butler. Throughout his journey, Batman also encounters a woman who is assumed to be considered the devil figure, as she warns the hero of the upcoming challenges he will soon face and also gives him tips for what he should prepare for. The ‘devil figure’ is constantly seen wearing a black dress, and since the color black symbolizes mystery, uncertainty and evil, it can be assumed that her personality can be that of a mysterious and evil person as well.
Throughout the trailer, a football stadium is displayed and from previous knowledge it is known that a football stadium is where two different teams compete each other for the glory of victory. Thus, it can be predicted that the football stadium could also be the very setting the antagonist Bane, and the protagonist Batman, first encounter each other as they are also two very different people competing for their own personal victories. Batman also encounters another woman in this film, but instead of black she appears to be wearing a red dress, that could make her seem as the sacrifice because the color red is the symbol for danger and sometimes life. To prevent this sacrifice from taking place, Batman will do everything in his power to save the woman in red, because he could've also eventually developed emotional feelings towards her as he did so in the first movie, making her the damsel in distress. Each individual in the movie is displayed as having their face concealed by a mask, making them all seem as if they each had a deep secret to hide that could not be discovered, or else everything could be ruined. For instance, if Batman did not wear a mask, then everyone would know the real individual that pretended to be Batman, and that could also make his real life very dangerous for him.
Batmans departure takes place the moment Bane approaches Gotham City with his evil mission. At this time Batman is more aware of the risks the antagonist will soon bring upon his city and therefore he must be stopped. The initiation stage of the hero begins when Batman begins to plan and determine his actions towards preventing terrorist leader Bane from taking over Gotham City and its people. Without planning his actions, Batman will have no guarantee that the antagonist will be prevented from creating destruction in the city. At first off, the hero will attempt to attack the antagonist many times but end up unsuccessful, also known as the road of trials. Batman will learn from these mistakes so in the future when he faces his ultimate battle with Bane, he can make sure no mistakes will happen. The final battle between Bane and Batman, which is predicted to be held in a football stadium, will be portrayed as the innermost cave, because at that time it will be determined if either the antagonist or the protagonist will conquer the other and win the ultimate battle. From previous knowledge of considering the hero always wins everything in the end, can also change the hero physically, emotionally and/or spiritually, which gradually leads into the return and reintegration with society. The return and reintegration with society takes place when Batman believes everything is back to normal and he can go on living his normal life again. The protagonist then begins to go back to his daily routines and waits upon the arrival of a new evil source, for which he will once again fight for the prosperity of his city and himself.
In conclusion it is clearly stated that this film is a tale of the warriors journey to save his people; Batman saving Gotham City and its people from the evil Bane, as well as the quest to rid the land of danger; Batman battles against Bane for the protection of his home, and fights the battle in a way so that he would not have to face this conflict again in the future, because as it stated "THE LEGEND...ENDS."
You did a good job analyzing the archetypes in trailer but just make sure your grammar is correct and you might want to discuss Bane's appearance and how this relate archetypes.
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