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Essay Instructions: I'm posting my draft paper and teachr's comment

Where to begin?While you some good raw research here, this is not a very coherent proposal. It reads more like an amalgam of different WebPages on the batman universe (and raises plagiarism concerns because of that). Here is what I recommend
1. Refine your topic- focused on recommend: the movies or may be the batman character (and his Costume) in two of the movies (dark night, batman begins)
2. Research the film(s), the director(s), the costume designer (s) _ what was their vision
3. Use the film costume, contrast of two different “batman’s” to explore how your theme- the failure of futuristic technology to resolve basic human struggles ??" is expressed through dress.

Here is my draft

After World War I and II, the public was weary and grew impatient over the violence, which killed indiscriminately thousands of innocent people. It was apparent that public was drawn to the idea of super heroes, who were portrayed as an upright and strong individual who is always on public side. Super-heroic movies brought them the fantasy of peaceful world and psychological comfort that they are protected from the enemy. They were the icons of anti-violence which public wished it in their ideal world.
Batman is the character who does not have natural super power or special skill like supermen has. In daily life, Batman is an American billionaire playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Also, he is socially reputable individual who can afford to have futuristic gadgets. When he was young his parents were murdered in front of his eyes, and he swore revenge on crime. Batman trains himself both physically and intellectually. Because he is a billionaire he could have high technology. In the Batman movie, Batman has lots of new spectacular high technology that represent the futurism. For example his multifunction car, and bulletproof vest are representation of heroic futurism. In this paper, I will show some examples of heroic futurism based on Batman and other heroic outfits.



Batman’s Weapon

Batman’s main offensive weapons are all customized. His major weapons are Batarangs and his cape which has weighted tips. Batarangs have razor sharp edges for cutting and scaling shear surfaces and blunt edges for use as a blugeoning weapon generally Batman uses his Batarangs as throwing weapons to knock out his opponents. Batman often uses his Batarangs when he is cornered at the dead end road, and when he has to run away from his enemies.


Batman’s Intelligence and Personality

Batman has no powers, but he has a strong will and has made himself into the epitome of human perfection. He has mastered numerous fighting styles such as Akido, jut-nee-do and boxing and melded them into a style that is all his own. In the movie, Lady Shiva is the only person who may have more martial arts knowledge than Batman. Batman learned boxing from former Golden Age hero and heavy weight champion Ted Grant A.K.A. Wildcat and other skills from men who were similarly experts in their fields.
Batman is a master detective, probably one of the best in the world. He has a high IQ score which isover 200. He studied in the key fields of interest such as ballistics, criminal psychology, chemistry, toxicology and various forensic sciences. Batman is fluent in half a dozen languages as well. Batman is nearly undefeatable by all but the most powerful of metahumans and has been known to take down foes with powers in the Superman range, such as the pale martians who possessed near invulnerability, heat, and x-ray vision, super hearing, invisibility, shape changing powers, super speed, super strength and telepathy. In a matter of hours Batman defeated four of those who had previously incapacitated the rest of the Justice League. Batman always has a plan and uses every resource available to him.
Despite of all the strength and knowledge, Batman is just a man and can make mistakes, such as when he ran himself ragged and set himself up as easy prey for Bane. Batman will always choose saving a life over apprehending a criminal and so a cunning foe will set up such a situation to allow himself to escape. Even though Batman is exceptionally knowledgeable person in numerous fields of studies, he does not function well without Alfreds help. His character is portrayed as an incomplete individual, which is probably unchanged fact in futuristic society as well. No matter how much the technology improves our life style, we will always other individuals to assist.
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Batman’s Outfit

Batman’s most notable feature is his outfit, which is integrated with special equipments mentioned in previous section. His outfit has a scallop-hem cape, a cowl covering most of the face featuring a pair of bat like ears, and a stylized bat emblem on the chest, and the ever-present utility belt with a hidden boomerang. The Cowl is equipped with several magnification lenses as well as Starlight and infra red lenses as well as the headset for secure communications
Batman's old costume is derived from his Troika costume which was all black with leg fins on his boots. However, the new version of his cloth has electrically resistant fabric, and it is fire resistant and bullet proof. The color scheme is black and grey, and no longer has leg fins.
Batman's utility belt is full of high-tech devices. It contains Batarangs, decel jump lines, grapnels, a short term rebreather, forensic tools, gas and smoke capsules, stun grenades, flash capsules, as well as a one-time high voltage electric shock device.
The older version of outfit is made with leather, which represents modern and richness of Batman. Originally Leather is a durable and flexible material. Leather is a very practical material. Because leather is a natural material and has been preserved in the tanning process, it requires very little maintenance to keep it supple, clean and comfortable. It has longevity with continuous use; leather upholstery outlasts fabric at least 4 times longer.
However there are other properties of leather, which make inappropriate choice of material for Batman. Leather tends to stretch over frequent use and over time. If batman wears his clothe for a couple of years, the size and fitting will change. Other property of leather is its inability to regulate temperature. Leather does not breathe and ventilate so it does not to adjust to the environment. For someone like Batman who needs lots of movement, material that can regulate the temperature and insulate his body from the outside weather would be desirable. On that note, synthetic material such as Spiderman’s polymer based spandex fabric would be a better choice.

Batmobile

Bat-mobile is a customized vehicle with advanced technology and futuristic gadgets such as emergency Bat-turn lever, Bat-ray, Bat-computer and etc. Bat-mobile is the most important weapon, which plays important role in Batman’s difficult tasks. Each new series of the Batman, Bat-mobile is equipped with a new high technology. Despite of futuristic gadget and upgraded technology and function, the appearance of the vehicle has been depicted much literal and suggestive. It is painted with dark black and usually features large tailfins that suggest a bat's wings. With a long body shape, and tailfins, one brings to mind an image of a classical car rather than futuristic images. Last version of Bat-Mobile from the Dark Knight, is an improvement that attempts to stay away from bat-like appearance. Even though it is successful in achieving a different interpretation, it rather resembles a combat vehicle in a war zone. Bat-mobile could be more imaginative with its use of material, appearance and concept like the Gina Light Visionary Model by BMW, which features flexible fabric skin over a metal frame (Image 1).


Architectural Setting, Batcave

Beside of the Batmobile, the Bat cave is equipped with the best crime lab money could buy, When he ready to move Bat mobile go through the bat cave, it is a equipment which tries to mimic the characteristics of Bats. It isn’t high technology equipment; however, it is will show bat mans character. When bat man pass the cave a bank of super computers that hold a massive criminal database and is accessible from the new Bat mobile. It will be batter if bat cave is made with the most advanced computer technology.
Despite of all the other far-fetched technology in the movie, the movie does not always use a high-end technology. The most recent Batman movie, the Dark Knight features an old school technology. Early in the movie Bruce Wayne and Alfred are planning an operation where Batman employs a device called Skyhook in order to board a flying plane from the ground. Skyhook is a 40 year-old technology, which is still in use in military operation. Basically it is a giant balloon hanging in the sky where a plane flies into the cable and catches the V shaped fork then lifts up the person on the ground. Then, plane’s crew retrieves the person using a winch. (http://ryangreenberg.com/archives/2008/07/batman-skyhook.php)


Other Characters from the Movie

Catwoman

Cat woman is another character that appears in Batman movies. She has a love-hate relationship with Bruce Wayne. Many modern writers have also interpreted her activities and costumed identity as a response to a history of abuse. She wore a dress with a hood that came with ears. A cat suit has attached boots and either a domino or glasses-mask. Ed Brubaker, the writer behind the 2001 revamp of the character, has stated that Selina's current costume was inspired by Emma Peel’s iconic leather cat suit in the Avengers television series. If Batman’s outfit represented an image of wealth, the latest Catwoman’s leather outfit represents a female villain. Catwoman’s outfit shows clear gender, which is more appealing to male audiences. Even though it is an improved image from green outfit of 1960s Catwoman, it is not a practical choice for representation of future technology.
Catwoman also has high-tech gadgets, such as domino-shaped infrared goggles on her cowl and retractable claw on her gloves and boots. However, Catwoman's favored weapon is a whip, which is not a high tech weapon. The outfit is focused to depict female villain image, rather than to represent futuristic female image.
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Robin

Robin is a young and psychologically struggling hero. Learning to kill at a young age, Robin’s murderous behavior created a troubled relationship with his father, whom he vowed never to take a life. In the movie, he shows internal struggle to find who he is and what justice is. Even though Robin leaves his mentor Batman, he still continues to work together with and learn from Batman. Most futuristic heroes often depicted as having a psychological struggle, because they often try to find out the meaning of their own super power. Like the girl in the movie The fifth Elements, Robin also struggles to find his identity and his place and role in society. Robin’s outfit is green and red, with similar features as Batman’s outfit. The choice of different color scheme from Batman’s outfit intends to represents his young age. Also, his immaturely developed outfit represents his struggle and the path to look for his identity.
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Joker

Batman's "most implacable foe" is the joker, a psychopathic, clown-like criminal who, as a "personification of the irrational", represents "everything Batman is not. His smiling face makeup is the opposite representation of what he is to society. While his makeup depicts the face of clown, which is not a scientific professional, the Joker is actually highly intelligent and skilled in the fields of chemistry and engineering, as well an expert with explosives.
The Joker's physical appearance is a polar opposite of that of Batman. Batman uses dark colors such as gray and black to intimidate criminals, while The Joker relies on bright colors, such as purple, green, and sometimes orange to do his bidding. The Joker also has a melted cliche clown face, the origins of which differ depending on the continuity he is used in. Some incarnations of The Joker see him wearing actual make up (such as in the film The Dark Knight), while others show his skin actually having been bleached (as in Batman 1989). He also traditionally has green hair and red lips, to complete the look of the psycho clown.
The Joker commits crimes with comedic weapons such as a deck of bladed playing cards, an acid-squirting flower, cyanide-stuffed pies, exploding cigars filled with nitroglycerin, harpoon guns that utilize razor-sharp BANG!-flags, and a lethally electric joy buzzer. His most prominent weapon is his Joker venom, a deadly poison that infects his victims with a ghoulish grin as they die while laughing uncontrollably.

The movie, Batman is distinguished because of the fact that every character in the movie is actually a mortal instead of an alien with super power. Batman is one of few super heroes who do not rely on their natural super power or special skill. Batman fights against his enemies with his high end gadgets such as his multifunction car, multifunction belts, and bulletproof vest. Even though Batman is super hero movie, which depicts the futuristic ideas and settings, it also describes internal struggles of each character.
This paper also pointed out a few points that can be improved in different character in order to represent futuristic settings better. As much as the movie was successful in creating a iconic super hero and plotting believable internal struggles, there is few other points to be improved. In conclusion, it is worth to point out that high tech gadget may improve our daily life, but the basic human struggles cannot be resolved by the future technology.

Essay Instructions: i would like

a fan fiction written about Batman:

Title : Batman New generation
story : its the year 2033 , bruce wayne has a son and named him Alfred after his late butler.

Alfred is now the new darknight



no re fences needed just a good quality fanfiction

Essay Instructions: As the question says, the essays has to show how The Dark Knight was different from other Batman films and how its changed the perception of superhero films.

I want the essay to include comparisons to Batman films by other directors and to the 1960s TV series Batman. Lastly it must compare the Dark Knight to other superhero films like the dark knight.

Title page
Abstract
Contents page
Introduction
Body (development/methods/results) Conclusion
References and bibliography Appendices


The rubric to follow...


A. Research Question
This criterion assesses the extent to which the purpose of the essay is specified. In many subjects, the aim of the essay will normally be expressed as a question and, therefore, this criterion is called the “research question.” However, certain disciplines may permit or encourage different ways of formulating the research task.
To meet this criterion, a sharply focused research question defining the purpose of the essay must be stated clearly within the introduction. It is not sufficient simply to include it on the title page or in the abstract. To make “effective treatment possible”, first, it must not be too broad, which will lead to superficial treatment. Second, it must allow for critical argument, and not simply require a descriptive or narrative treatment. For example, “To what extent is X like Y?” allows for argument, whereas “What is X like?” only invites simple description.

In this subject, it can be quite acceptable to formulate the research question as a clearly stated hypothesis. This may be particularly appropriate, for example, in experimental investigations. A hypothesis, as the starting point of an experimental investigation, will always lead to the implicit critical argument concerning the extent to which the results support or refute it.

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• Not stated in the introduction
• Does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in an extended essay in the subject in which it is registered • Stated in the introduction
• Not clearly expressed
• Too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit • Clearly stated in the introduction
• Sharply focused
• Makes effective treatment possible within word limit














B. Introduction
This criterion assesses the extent to which the introduction makes clear how the research question relates to existing knowledge on the topic and explains how the topic chosen is significant and worthy of investigation.
The introduction should set the research question or hypothesis in context. For example, it might outline necessary theoretical principles on which the topic depends, summarize other related research conclusions, or give a brief history or geographical location of the issue under discussion. The introduction should also indicate the significance of the question being researched??"Why is it important to answer it? What value might it have to others? What implications could the findings have?

It is also important that the introduction does not become too long. Material should only be included where it is directly required in order to follow the overall argument of the essay.


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• Little or no attempt is made to set the research question into context
• Little or no attempt to explain the significance of the topic • Some attempt is made to establish the research question in context
• Some attempt to explain the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation • Context of the research question is clearly demonstrated
• Introduction clearly explains the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation


















C. Investigation
This criterion assesses the extent to which the investigation is planned and an appropriate range of sources has been consulted, or data has been gathered, that is relevant to the research question.
Where the study involves experimentation or practical fieldwork, a detailed description of the procedures used, possibly with diagrams or photographs, should be given, such that an independent worker could effectively repeat the study. Careful attention should be given to the design of experiments to include use of, for example, quantification, controls, replication and random sampling, where appropriate. The selection of techniques should be explained and justified, and any assumptions upon which they depend should be clearly stated.

If the study is based on the research of secondary data, students need to ensure that the selection of sources is sufficiently wide and reliable. Where Internet-based sources are used, for example, students should be particularly aware of their potential unreliability. Their process of selecting sources and data should be described and justified, and, in cases where there is a variety of relevant perspectives held, the selection of sources should reflect this. Where appropriate, there should be an indication of the methods by which the secondary data has been generated or the evidence upon which it is founded.

• *Where the research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the essay is registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2. Below Standard
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• Little to no evidence that sources have been consulted or data gathered
• Little to no evidence of planning in the investigation
• A range of inappropriate sources has been consulted or inappropriate data has been gathered
• There is little evidence that the investigation has been planned • A limited range of appropriate sources has been consulted or data has been gathered
• Some relevant material has been selected
• There is evidence of some planning in the investigation • A sufficient range of appropriate sources has been consulted or data has been gathered
• Relevant material has been selected
• The investigation has been satisfactorily planned • An imaginative range of appropriate sources has been consulted or data has been gathered
• Relevant material has been carefully chosen
• The investigation has been well planned

First Draft Comments:












D: Knowledge and Understanding of Topic
“Academic context”, as used in this guide, can be defined as the current state of the field of study under investigation. However, this is to be understood in relation to what can reasonably be expected of a pre-university student. For example, to obtain a level 4, it would be sufficient to relate the investigation to the principal lines of inquiry in the relevant field; detailed, comprehensive knowledge is not required.
Students are expected to have a sound knowledge and understanding of environmental systems and societies, as detailed in the current Environmental systems and societies guide. For many topics, this knowledge will need to be supplemented through independent study. Ultimately, the student should possess sufficient knowledge of the topic to handle the issues and arguments effectively. To score highly on this criterion, a student would also need to show clear and perceptive links between their own study and the body of theoretical knowledge associated with this subject.

• *Where the research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the essay is registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2. Below Standard
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• Essay demonstrates no real knowledge or understanding of the topic • Essay demonstrates some knowledge but little understanding of the topic
• Essay shows little awareness of an academic context for the investigation • Essay demonstrates an adequate knowledge and some understanding of the topic
• Essay shows some awareness of an academic context for the investigation
• Essay demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the topic
• Where appropriate, the essay successfully outlines an academic context for the investigation • Essay demonstrates a very good knowledge and understanding of the topic
• Where appropriate, the essay clearly and precisely locates the investigation in an academic context


















E. Reasoned Argument
This criterion assesses the extent to which the essay uses the material collected to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner, and develops a reasoned argument in relation to the research question.
There should be a clear step-by-step logical argument linking the raw data to the final conclusions. Each step or proposition on the way should be defended against any plausible alternatives and potential criticisms with clear evidence. Personal opinions are acceptable, but again should be convincingly substantiated by the available evidence. The argument must directly answer the research question in the precise way that it has been formulated.

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*Where the research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the essay is registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2. • No attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the research question • Limited or superficial attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner
• Limited or superficial attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the research question • Some attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner
• Some attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the research question, but this is only partially successful • Ideas are presented in a logical and coherent manner
• A reasoned argument is developed in relation to the research question, but with some weaknesses
• Ideas are presented clearly and in a logical and coherent manner
• Essay succeeds in developing a reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the research question












F. Application of Analytical and Evaluative Skills Appropriate to the Subject

Analytical skills can be demonstrated in the selection, manipulation and presentation of quantitative or qualitative data gathered from either primary or secondary sources. They will be most obviously apparent in the employment of such things as graphical representations, mathematical manipulations or flow diagrams. Analytical skills may also be evident in the student’s ability to select specific data from sources, identifying their relevance and relationships to one another, and reorganizing them into an effective verbal argument.

Evaluative skills will be apparent in the students’ reflections on the reliability and validity of the data gathered, and their subsequent interpretations. For essays concerned largely with collecting primary data, this will involve discussing inadequacies in the experimental design, the validity of assumptions made, limitations of the investigation, and any systematic errors and how they might have been avoided. For essays concerned largely with collecting secondary data, similar considerations should be applied to the sources that were accessed.
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• Essay shows no application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills • Essays shows little application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills • Essay shows some application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills • Essay shows sound application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills • Essay shows effective and sophisticated application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills
















G: Use of Language Appropriate to the Subject
Students are expected to use appropriate scientific and systems terminology, as employed in the current
Environmental systems and societies guide.
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• Language used is inaccurate and unclear
• No effective use of terminology appropriate to the subject • Language used sometimes communicates clearly but does not do so consistently
• Use of terminology appropriate to the subject is only partially accurate • Language used for the most part communicates clearly
• Use of terminology appropriate to the subject is usually accurate • Language used communicates clearly
• Use of terminology appropriate to the subject is accurate, although there may be occasional lapses • Language used communicates clearly and precisely
• Terminology appropriate to the subject is used accurately, with skill and understanding






















H: Conclusion
This criterion assesses the extent to which the essay incorporates a conclusion that is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the evidence presented in the essay.
It is highly recommended that this aspect of the essay is given a separate section with its own heading. It should contain a brief, concise statement of the conclusion that is in direct response to the research question or hypothesis. This should not involve new information or arguments, but should be a summary of what can be concluded from, and is supported by, the evidence and argument already presented.

In addition to the concluding statement, students should identify outstanding gaps in their research or
new questions that have emerged and deserve further attention.

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• Little or no attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the research question • A conclusion is attempted that is relevant to the research question but may not be consistent with the evidence presented in the essay • An effective conclusion is clearly stated
• Conclusion is relevant to the research question and consistent with the evidence presented in the essay
• Where appropriate to the subject concerned, the conclusion includes unresolved questions












I: Formal Presentation
This criterion assesses the extent to which the layout, organization, appearance and formal elements of the essay consistently follow a standard format. The formal elements are: title page, table of contents, page numbers, illustrative material, quotations, documentation (including references, citations and bibliography) and appendices (if used).
This criterion relates to the extent to which the essay conforms to academic standards about the way in which research papers should be presented. The presentation of essays that omit a bibliography or that do not give references for quotations is deemed unacceptable (level 0). Essays that omit one of the required elements??"title page, table of contents, page numbers??"are deemed no better than satisfactory (maximum level 2), while essays that omit two of them are deemed poor at best (maximum level 1).

Particular attention should be paid to the use of graphs, diagrams, illustrations and tables of data. These should all be appropriately labelled with a figure or table number, a title, a citation where appropriate, and be located in the body of the essay, as close as possible to their first reference. Any downloaded or photocopied material included should be clearly legible.
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• Formal presentation is unacceptable
• Essay exceeds 4000 words • Formal presentation is poor
• Is within the word limit • Formal presentation is satisfactory
• Is within the word limit • Formal presentation is good
• Is within the word limit • Formal presentation is excellent
• Is within the word limit




















J: Abstract
The requirements for the abstract are for it to state clearly the research question that was investigated, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusion(s) of the essay.
The abstract is judged on the clarity with which it presents an overview of the research and the essay, not on the quality of the research question itself, nor on the quality of the argument or the conclusions.

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• Does not state the research question
• Does not state how the investigation was undertaken
• Does not state the conclusions of the essay
• Exceeds 300 words • States the research question that was investigated
• States how the investigation was undertaken
• States the conclusions of the essay
• Is within the word limit • Clearly states the research question that was investigated
• Clearly states how the investigation was undertaken
• Clearly states the conclusions of the essay
• Is within the word limit












K: Holistic Judgment
The purpose of this criterion is to assess the qualities that distinguish an essay from the average, such as intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight. While these qualities will be clearly present in the best work, less successful essays may also show some evidence of them and should be rewarded under this criterion.
This criterion invariably favours those students who have some direct involvement or personal contact with the environmental issue under study, and this should be encouraged wherever possible. It is more challenging for a student to clearly demonstrate personal engagement, initiative and insight in a topic with which their sole contact has been through the Internet or library bookshelves.

“Intellectual initiative” may be apparent in the formulation of a novel and penetrating research question, or in the design or inventive modification of an experimental procedure, or in a creative identification and selection of secondary source material, for example. A major theme of this subject is the interrelatedness of systems and components within them, and many common principles can be applied to a wide variety of systems. An essay that overtly recognizes these underlying principles and the interrelatedness of components will most clearly demonstrate an element of the “insight and depth of understanding” referred to in this criterion.

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• Essay shows no evidence of intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight • Essay shows little evidence of intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight • Essay shows some evidence of intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight • Essay shows clear evidence of intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight • Essay shows considerable intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight






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Essay Instructions: Medhurst in his essay, "Batman, Deviance and Camp" explored the idea of Batman as a homosexual signifier. How does Miller's Dark Knight fit into this analysis of Batman? In responding to this question you should consider a) Robin is a young girl in this text, b) Joker is very feminine, and c) Batman's interaction with both male and female characters.