PAUL BENEDICT M.

SECAPORE
ALT1 - AB LITERATURE
DEFINING ARCHETYPES OF CARL JUNG

BATMAN
BATMAN
BATMAN

A Psychoanalysis Report
Based on the film “The Dark
Knight” directed and written
by Christopher Nolan
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)
DIR. BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN
The Dark Knight, released in 2008, is a superhero film that falls under the
directorship, production, and co-writing of Christopher Nolan. It represents the
second chapter in Nolan's Batman trilogy, coming after "Batman Begins" in
2005 and serving as a precursor to "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2012. Notably, the
movie gained recognition for its gritty and more authentic portrayal of the
Batman persona and the broader superhero genre.

The movie unfolds in Gotham City, tracking the journey of Bruce Wayne (played
by Christian Bale), who assumes the role of the vigilante Batman, striving to
combat crime and root out corruption. Batman finds himself confronting a fresh
and formidable foe, the Joker (portrayed by Heath Ledger), an eccentric and
ruthless criminal genius with a desire to sow chaos throughout Gotham.

The film explores complex themes of morality, chaos, and the thin line between
heroism and vigilantism. It also delves into the psychological makeup of its
characters, particularly the Joker, whose chaotic and nihilistic worldview
challenges Batman and the city's inhabitants.
THE BATMAN (THE HERO/PROTAGONIST)
Citizen Name: BRUCE WAYNE
AGE: 31 YEARS OLD
PERSONALITY TYPES: INTJ (STRATEGIC, CALM, ANALYTICAL, SILENT BUT DEADLY)
CHARACTERS SIMILAR TO: The Daredevil from Marvel Comics, Optimus Prime from Transformers, Po from
Kung Fu Panda Trilogy, John Wick, Dr. Manhattan from Watchmen - DC Comics Universe, Apollo from Greek
Mythology

RELATABLE QUOTE: “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”
His character archetype does fit in the category of The Protagonist. Aside from the fact that he’s a
multi-billionaire playboy type of material, he chose the path wherein his identity is kept confidential,
only Rachel Dawes and Police Commissioner Jim Gordon know him. Bruce Wayne turned his back on
everything, including his wealth, and his past. Ever since/ right from the start, his one particular goal,
was to change Gotham City itself for good, though he knows that working in politics is a dirty
business as per his living proof during his childhood was his father, Thomas Wayne, he was also a
politician involved in fishy organizations and illegal alliances, he was the former mayor of Gotham.
Knowing that, Bruce Wayne decided to go vigilante and to prevail justice without killing anyone, only
exterminating crime with harm and violence would do. His certain weakness is all of his loved ones
which is the people of Gotham, including Rachel Dawes.

The Batman a.k.a Bruce Wayne has only one motive from the story, it was to fight for what he believes
in and prevail justice. But knowing that he is a SUPERHERO, he plays the role of being a martyr
because he is willing to sacrifice his life for Gotham. His moral is only one, yet so forward and direct
to the point. He wants to be the savior, indeed.
THE JOKER (THE VILLAIN/ANTAGONIST/THE FOOL/THE TRICKSTER)
Citizen Name: ARTHUR FLECK IN DC COMICS ADAPTATION, BUT IN THE FILM, IT WAS NEVER
MENTIONED

AGE: 32 YEARS OLD

PERSONALITY TYPES: ENTP (VISIONARY, CREATIVE, PSYCHO, INTRUSIVE, APATHETIC)
CHARACTERS SIMILAR TO: Kefka from Dissidia’s Final Fantasy, Loki: God of Mischief both in Marvel
Comics and Norse Mythology, Puck from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Deadpool
from Marvel Comics

RELATABLE QUOTE: “If you’re good at something, never do it for free.”

Talking about one of the greatest, mind-twisted villains, one of the best characterizations of The
Antagonist in superhero movies is the Joker. This merciless, irrational, chaotic, unpredictable kind of
person is destined to be “The Trickster”, for he is immoral, motives are either super random or nothing
at all. He just wants to play tricks and games with Batman. He doesn’t care about anyone’s ideas, he
had his own kind, and he created his own world. Arthur could ally up with every person he knows but
later on, becomes evil and betrays almost anyone/everyone, like what you see from the opening and
the rising action of the movie. His mass murder is his way of the perfect plan to play mind games
with the hero. In the way that I understand the film, his utmost/ultimate goal was to make Gotham
worse than it seems, he wants to show Bruce that chaos is inescapable, it’s like breathing air of them.
The Joker believes that everyone is evil, if you force them to make their own choices at their own will.
Moreover, his way of deception and inconstancy stays undefeated, which means people like him, we
could never read his mind or foretell what he’s thinking about, or worse, what he is up to.
ALFRED THADDEUS CRANE PENNYWORTH (THE GUIDE, THE MENTOR)
KNOWN AS THE ONE OF THE OLDEST, VETERAN, PROCLAIMED BUTLER OF THE WAYNE FAMILY.
LONGEVITY IS HIS LEGACY.

AGE: UNDETERMINED (PROBABLY IN HIS 70'S)

PERSONALITY TYPES: ISFJ (CARING, ALWAYS CONCERN, RELIABLE, FAMILY-ORIENTED)
CHARACTERS SIMILAR TO: Yoda from Star Wars Legacy, Mister Miyagi from the Karate Kid, Chiron in
Greek Mythology, and Merlin in the Legend of Arthur

RELATABLE QUOTE: “Some men aren’t looking for anything logical like money. They can’t be bullied,
reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” [Alfred to The Joker]

Knowing Pennyworth, he stands as the longing guardian slash butler of Bruce Wayne. He has been
there for him ever since he was a little kid. As he grows up, even without the supervision and the
presence of his parents. Alfred taught him so many, including the basic fundamental skills, and how
to self-defense and such. He became the leaning shoulder of The Batman, he was so loyal to him and
to his family. He shows unconditional love by standing as the parent of our known superhero. Alfred's
showing of loyalty and concern for his master, but pragmatic butler and a mentor figure in Bruce
Wayne's life shows how influential he is. Pennyworth became the figure for him nevertheless, he saw
the growth of a caterpillar to butterfly as of what it is to a kid from man. The one who is held
accountable for Bruce’s action will always be him for he knew all along, ever since the death of the
child’s parents, he was responsible for growing him right in, and he did it in a best way he can be.
Uarguably, one of the mest mentor, butler, cook, adviser of The Batman himself. Ladies and
gentlemen, Mr. Alfred at your service.