Joker, one of the most disturbing movies about a mentally ill patient turning into a psychopathic clown, has an underlying message for the so-called civilized society.
And that is “BE NICE TO EACH OTHER,” “UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER,” and most importantly, “LISTEN TO EACH OTHER.”
Although I won’t justify Gotham’s lunatic son’s actions, the director and writer are somewhat holding the saner section responsible for it. It’s easy to get lost in the Joker’s brutalities, creepy attitude, and insane actions.
But we need to dig deeper to comprehend its philosophical aspects, which urges us to take a step back, take a deep breath. And take a little time out of our busy lives to introspect. And stop pretending to be blind towards those who need us.
Or else, the consequences could be that we might end up creating someone like the Joker. As not everyone is strong enough to bear the pain of constant bullying, physical abuse, and failures.
The movie also highlights the pay-gap issues as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer as time goes by. Well, sure, that’s the government’s task to bridge the gap, but at the same time, a little act of kindness on our part can go a long way. And if not much, we could manage to bring a smile to someone’s face. Just a pat on the back, an affectionate hug, and a small recognization can save someone from losing their mind in the dark city of insanity and turn into a lunatic freak like the Joker.
And that is why we need someone like Batman in our society who can guide us to do good despite all the challenges life throws in front. Who teaches us to sacrifice our happiness for the greater good. And motivates us to do the morally right thing in the darkest hours.
I know we all are going through some of the other issues. And it’s too easy to lose our control and unleash the Joker within, but that way, we all end up doing more harm to each other, letting the world burn into a never-ending flame.
I think it’s time to put a hold on this loop and spread more awareness about mental illness, inequality, and emotional abuse. And all it takes is a little understanding on our part.
And I think this why Batman never killed the Joker despite everything. Because he understands him and the overall situation, which can be highlighted through one of his quotes,
“If you kill a killer, the number of killers in the world remains the same.” THINK ABOUT IT!
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