Hossain, Kazi Amzad (2024) Space and Dystopian Imagery in Batman Begins (2005). European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 12 (4). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2055-0138(Print), 2055-0146(Online)
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Abstract
Batman Begins is a 2005 Hollywood movie directed by Christopher Nolan, with a screenplay by Bob Kane, David S. Goyer, and Christopher Nolan. The movie is set in Gotham, a fictional corrupt society in the US, dominated by crime and fear before the arrival of Batman. It follows Bruce Wayne's journey from witnessing his parents' murder as a child to becoming a vigilante. The film uses space and dystopian imagery to depict Gotham's poverty, corruption, and crime, emphasizing Bruce's internal struggle and transformation into Batman.The paper will explore how Batman Begins employs space metaphors and Gothic imagery to convey a sense of dystopia. Space and place, as defined by Tuan (1977), highlight the differences between freedom and security, abstract and concrete reality. The repeated use of darkness in the film underscores Gotham's moral decay, aligning with the concept of dystopia—a theme common in modern science fiction that portrays dehumanized, fearful societies. The discussion will delve into how these elements create a vivid dystopian setting in the movie.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English |
| Depositing User: | Professor Mark T. Owen |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jun 2024 04:26 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jun 2024 04:26 |
| URI: | https://tudr.org/id/eprint/3079 |
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