A bit murky at times in terms of making out what was going on, but overall well written. Batman and the Joker are portrayed in a very human light, and the audience is made to understand, but not sympathize, with the Joker’s actions. His memories of his failing career as a comedian, tied with losing his wife and unborn child, are juxtaposed with his heinous treatment in the present.
What connections did you make with the story that you read? Discuss the elements of the work with which you were able to connect.
While I understood the Joker’s feelings of being fed up with society and wanting to strike back, I emphasized more with Batman in that understanding that even when the universe does you dirty, you have no right to lash out and hurt others. It is better to try and heal from your past than let resentment and hatred fester. This is the key difference between the Joker and Batman.
What changes would you make to adapt this story into another medium? What medium would you use? What changes would you make?
The most logical course of action would be to adapt the story into an animated TV episode or animated movie. Assuming we would go with an episode, some elements, such as the pictures of Barbara naked and the Commissioner naked/in leather lingerie would need to be censored in order to actually be aired, as adult cartoons typically still have to be PG-13. The violence may also need to be dialed back a smidge, but not as much as the nudity.
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