E-journal #2_Importance of place in a movie

Gotham City

     Where do you think is the most crime-plagued city? There may be many cities, but probably Gotham is one of them. Gotham city, the imaginary setting for the movie ‘Batman’, is a lawless world full of crimes. The hero Batman stands as a protector and savior of the city in the movie and the movie centers on the violent crimes of the city. This city, Gotham, is a very important element of the movie ‘Batman’ because it is not only the city which is needed for Batman but also the city which urgently needs Batman.

     Gotham city is an important and meaningful place for Batman. Without Gotham city, Batman would not have been created. Bruce Wayne, the real identity of Batman, lost his parents at an early age by a murder by a robber. This is the event by which Wayne decided to be a hero. If there was no such accident or if the accident did not happen in Gotham, Wayne would not have decided to defend the city. As a hometown and the city full of memories and inheritance from his parents, Gotham is a significant and valuable place for Wayne. Even if there are so many serious crimes, other cities are no concern for him. Only his city, Gotham, is so important that makes Wayne be a protector of it.

     Gotham city is also a city which badly needs help from Batman. Without Batman, Gotham would not have maintained. With so many corruption, cupidity and crimes, Gotham city is decayed and corrupted. The law is useless and even police are not reliable in this place. In such city, Batman is craved by weak and ordinary citizens. Without Batman, people would keep on being killed and suffer. There is also a reason why it has to be Batman. Unlike other cities which are protected and helped by other overall heroes, such as Superman and Ironman, there is no other hero to help Gotham. Only Batman is ready and willing to help this poor city.

     No other city can stand in for Gotham in the movie ‘Batman’. With strong connection between Batman and Gotham, Batman can be the only hero for the city and Gotham can be the only place for Batman to be a hero. Any other city cannot be so dark, dangerous and meaningful enough to arouse the need for Batman and any other hero cannot replace Batman. Someday, will society ever reach a point when all the crimes and dangers are gone so that it does not need heroes like Batman anymore?