Lessons From The Screenplay

The Joker as The Ultimate Antagonist

The Joker is the perfect antagonist for Batman.

• They are fighting for the same thing – their ideal Gotham (Batman’s being crime free while The Joker’s being chaotic.)
• The Joker knows exactly how to exploit Batman’s weaknesses, except unlike Superman’s kryptonite, Batman’s weakness comes from his own morals and character.
• This exploitation of his weaknesses pushes him to make difficult decisions which reveals Batman’s true character.
• Batman, therefore, becomes a better person as a result of The Joker – they complete each other, like The Joker says.