Batman - The Dark Knight | The Joker Compilation (all Scenes) «No Login»

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The most profound element of the Joker’s arc is his relationship with Batman. He does not want to kill Batman; he wants to prove that Batman is just like him. In the chilling interrogation scene, the Joker explains that to the "civilized" people of Gotham, Batman is a freak who will be cast aside the moment he is no longer needed. He views Batman as an incomplete version of himself—someone who has looked into the abyss but refuses to embrace the madness. By forcing Batman to choose between saving Rachel Dawes or Harvey Dent, the Joker successfully breaks the one thing Batman cannot protect: the spirit of Gotham’s heroes. If you'd like to dive deeper into specific

He rejects money and power for pure ideological destruction. He views Batman as an incomplete version of