Assignment Three: Batman Begins Analyzed

Write a paper that answers the following questions:

  1. Does Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins fit Aristotle’s Definition of a tragedy?
    1. Position: Yes/No
    2. How? Does it fit the definition? Does Bruce Wayne (or another character) fit the five traits? Explain with details and examples from the film.
  2. Does Batman Begins fit Joseph Campbell’s definition of Monomyth? This is otherwise known as the Hero’s Journey.
    1. Position: Yes/No
    2. Defend your position. Use the steps of the journey to evaluate whether or not Bruce Wayne’s character arc fits this definition.

 Directions:

  • Type your essay in Microsoft Word, Pages, or Google Docs.
  • Use 12-point font size, Times New Roman.
  • Double space!
  • Create enough paragraphs (5) to get the job done. The minimum requirement follows the standard 5-paragraph essay format outlined below:
    • Introduction
    • Body 1
    • Body 2
    • Body 3
    • Conclusion
  • Include a title
  • Write a proper heading at the top of your paper:
    • Name
    • Date
    • School name (ECCO)
    • 4j ID #
  • Resources:
    • Aristotle’s Tragic Theory: Course definition / see the stapled handout.
    • Tragic Hero Defined

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