1. English 286: Analysis of The Dark Knight By Devon Goodnight An overview of one of Hollywood’s biggest and best films to date and its viewing experience. Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Help Next

2. Table of Contents 1.How to use PowerPointHow to use PowerPoint 2.LearnersLearners 3.EnvironmentEnvironment 4.ObjectivesObjectives 5.Overview of The Dark KnightOverview of The Dark Knight 1.Act 1Act 1 2.Act 2Act 2 3.Act 3Act 3 4.Act 4Act 4 6.Intro to CharacterizationIntro to Characterization 7. Primary Characters of Shakespeare and The Dark Knight Primary Characters of Shakespeare and The Dark Knight 1.Bruce Wayne/BatmanBruce Wayne/Batman 2.HamletHamlet 3.The JokerThe Joker 4.Puck/Lady MacbethPuck/Lady Macbeth 5.Harvey DentHarvey Dent 6.Macbeth/RomeoMacbeth/Romeo 7.Alfred PennyworthAlfred Pennyworth 8.Friar LaurenceFriar Laurence 9.Rachael DawesRachael Dawes 10.HelenaHelena 11.Comm. James GordonComm. James Gordon 12.MacduffMacduff 13.Lucius FoxLucius Fox 14.MercutioMercutio 8.Review VideoReview Video 9. Quiz Quiz 1. DirectionsDirections Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Help Next Previous

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4. Learners Students of English 286 who are interested in film and have knowledge of Shakespeare Home Help Previous Next

5. Environment Learner and or students will be using this PowerPoint on their laptops Challenges learners to know and understand PowerPoint and the film Home Next Previous

6. Objectives Develop critical thinking skills Develop skills in listening and visualization Given the info, students will be able to analyze characters through an evaluation by quiz Home Next Previous

7. Overview of The Dark Knight Home Help Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Next Previous

8. The Dark Knight: Act 1 Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

9. Act 1 1.The film begins with the Joker robbing a bank ran by the mob. 2.Because of this, Batman and Gotham City police Lieutenant Jim Gordon identify a city bank. However, to get a case, they must enlist the help of the District Attorney’s. Previous Next

10. Act 1: (Continued) 3. Bruce Wayne (Batman’s true identity) spies on his love, Assistant DA Rachael Dawes, who happens to also like DA Harvey Dent, the DA Batman and Gordon must team with. Bruce still has feelings for Rachael. Harvey is everything Bruce and Batman is, but doesn’t have to wear a mask. 4. Later, the Joker walks in on Gotham’s mob bosses and tells them he’s now running Gotham’s crime organization and the only way to succeed is killing Batman. Previous Next

11. Summary of Act 1 1.Joker is an instigator 2.Harvey is a golden boy 3.Bruce and Rachael have a past relationship Previous Next

12. The Dark Knight: Act 2 Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

13. Act 2: 1.At Harvey’s party, Rachael gives Bruce an ultimatum to pick either continuing his life as Batman or live full-time as Bruce to potentially be her, but he can’t have both. 2.The Joker crashes the party, but not before killing a Gotham City judge and the police commissioner across town. After a battle however, Batman saves the day by rescuing Rachael and the other party guests. Previous Next

14. Act 2: (Continued) 3. Funerals are held for the judge and police commissioner. The Joker tries to kill the mayor, but Gordon takes the bullet. Other cops are killed in the riot that follows. 4. Gotham citizens are outraged. Harvey calls a press conference to address the current situation. Citizens want Batman to come forward about his identity. Just as Bruce is about to confess, Harvey does instead. Previous Next

15. Summary of Act 2 1. Harvey stands up for what is right, even if it’s at his expense 2. The Joker is a good planner 3. Jim Gordon puts others before himself. Previous Next

16. The Dark Knight: Act 3 Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

17. Act 3 1.Harvey is taken into custody by Gotham Police and on the way to the police station, the Joker tries to kill him 2. Batman stops the Joker and is taken into custody by (a “Resurrected”) Jim Gordon Previous Next

18. Act 3: (Continued) 3. Gordon becomes police commissioner for his dedicated efforts of putting the Joker in jail. Meanwhile, Harvey and Rachael are kidnapped, giving the Joker the upper hand 4. The Joker tells Batman he can only save one. He and Gordon try to save both Rachael blown up in a building. Batman saves Harvey, leaving him disfigured however. The Joker escapes Previous Next

19. Act 3: (Continued) 5. Harvey, now soulless, is paid a visit by the Joker, who turns him evil and blows up the hospital for Harvey to escape. 6. Bruce is upset because of Rachael’s death, mainly because he thought she loved him over Dent, even though she agreed to marry Harvey without telling him. Previous Next

20. Summary of Act 3 1.Gordon’s actions shows dedication and hard work can be rewarded 2.Even the best (Harvey) can truly have a downfall 3.Even Batman is human and can fail Previous Next

21. The Dark Knight: Act 4 Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

22. Act 4: 1.With Gotham City worse than ever, Bruce decides the best thing to do is top the joker and stop everybody from going insane 2.He enlists Lucius to help him use private security to stop the Joker. Lucius agrees to help, but says he will resign afterwards. Previous Next

23. Act 4: (Continued) 3. Meanwhile, an angry and insane Harvey gets revenge on everybody he believes is responsible for Rachael’s death. 4. Batman and Lucius stop the Joker’s plans and is finally put in jail and done with. 5. Harvey calls Gordon to tell him he kidnapped his kids Previous Next

24. Act 4: (Continued) 6. Batman and Gordon show up at an abandon building to save Gordon’s family. A three way argument occurs between Harvey, Gordon, and Batman about what went right and wrong. Batman tackles Harvey to his death. 7. Batman/Bruce believes he’s responsible for everything that has happened. He decides to quit as let Dent’s good legacy live and his bad actions stay away from the public. Previous Next

25. Summary of Act 4 1.Lucius, a mentor and friend, is their when Bruce needs him, even if it is against his values. 2.Harvey becomes everything he tried to fight against. 3.Bruce must risk what he stands for, for the good of everyone else. Previous Next

26. Intro: Comparison of The Dark Knight to Shakespeare characters Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

27. Characters Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

28. Bruce Wayne/Batman Foil to the Joker and Harvey Dent Billionaire dedicated to protecting Gotham City from criminals by night Protagonist Although he acts like Bruce Wayne, he really is Batman underneath Batman is a tool to make the world better Very unsure about what he wants Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

29. Hamlet There’s always more to him than meets the eye Behaves impulsively, like Batman Contemplates suicide just like Bruce doesn’t want to be Batman anymore Very unsure of what he truly wants Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

30. The Joker Foil to Batman and Harvey Dent Psychotic clown with zero empathy Desire is to upset social order through crime Defines himself through conflict with Batman Antagonist Knows what he wants Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

31. Puck/Lady Macbeth No real character development Mischievous, quick-witted Bizarre looking Humorous Frightening No empathy Manipulative Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

32. Harvey Dent Anti-hero, Antagonist Character foil to Batman and the Joker Not a pure villain Drives by his will to do pure good Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

33. Macbeth/Romeo http://www.library.dal.ca/archives/doyle/imag es/10_11.jpg Heroic at first but becomes evil Brave ambitious Can’t conquer guilt Deep capacity for love Intelligent Angry Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

34. Alfred Pennyworth Supporting character Butler, Confidante, Farther figure Labeled as Batman’s Batman Very well rounded, knowledgeable Static character Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

35. Friar Lawrence Kind-hearted Knowledgeable Father figure Plans are well-conceived Well intentioned Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

36. Rachael Dawes Supporting character, love interest of Bruce and Harvey Stands for her morals One of the few people that knows of Batman’s true identity Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

37. Helena Knows what she wants Wise Sure of herself Confused in the main love-triangle Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

38. Comm. James Gordon Incorruptible Strong, Heroic, and understated Mutual friendship with Batman and Harvey Everything is done for the greater good Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

39. Macduff Pure good Always does the right thing Accepts his faults Will put family aside for the greater good Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

40. Lucius Fox Head of Wayne Enterprises Knows Batman’ identity Ethical, Voice of Reason Valuable to Bruce’s empire Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

41. Mercutio Quick-witted Clever Funny Mocks Romeo as Lucius does to Bruce as points Loyal Skip to Quiz! Skip to Quiz! Home Previous Next

42. Review Home Previous Next

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44. You have 15 minutes to answer 5 questions Click here to begin Home

45. 1. What characteristics best describe Jim Gordon and Macduff? A.Quick-witted and ComedicQuick-witted and Comedic B.Loyal, Right-doingLoyal, Right-doing C.Father-figure, Well-roundedFather-figure, Well-rounded D.Bizarre-looking, PsychoticBizarre-looking, Psychotic

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48. 2. Which quote is said by Harvey Dent? A.“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” B.“Wanna know how I got these scars?”“Wanna know how I got these scars?” C.“Some men just want to watch the world burn.”“Some men just want to watch the world burn.” D.“I’m not the one wearing hockey pads.”“I’m not the one wearing hockey pads.”

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51. 3. Which characters do not match up? A.Bruce/HamletBruce/Hamlet B.Joker/Lady MacbethJoker/Lady Macbeth C.Rachael/HelenaRachael/Helena D.Jim/MercutioJim/Mercutio

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54. 4. Which of the following characters are foils of each other? A.Alfred/JimAlfred/Jim B.Joker/LuciusJoker/Lucius C.Batman/JokerBatman/Joker D.Rachael/HarveyRachael/Harvey

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57. 5. Which character does not know Batman’s identity? A.AlfredAlfred B.HarveyHarvey C.RachaelRachael D.LuciusLucius

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