The Semiotics of Batman: "Why The Batman is always interesting?"

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Quite simply, Batman is an example of a narrative that succeeds in "messing up the symbols", whether it succeeds in attracting. Better, the main protagonist (a good figure) represents himself through symbols that are also associated with goodness. For example, white clothing as a symbol of purity or truth. This can be seen in the film Gandalf in the film Lord of the Rings which represents the good wizard, while his enemy, the evil wizard Saruman is wearing a black robe. While Batman as a good character, opposed to wearing a black costume that represents darkness and evil - the same as Darth Vader. Naturally, because it's common black bats. But this is also what we will discuss next. Usually, good figures are associated with symbols of good animals, such as horses, pigeons, dogs, ants, and the like. While Batman, using the bat symbol. We know, bats are often associated as a decent rat pest, in fact it carries far more viruses and bacteria than mice; or it could be announced, "Bats are flying mice that are dirtier than mice". But, why did the storytellers of Batman, Bob Kane and Bill Finger, choose the bat as a symbol of the character he created? Likewise, the character of Batman actually does not characterize good characters. Batman is a cold, stiff, stern, unfriendly and unfriendly figure, even demanding to be arrogant - I myself always wanted to punch Batman because he thought he was songong. Overcome, Batman's main enemy, Joker, represents kindness. Joker is a person who is always smiling, cheerful, friendly, doesn't hesitate to laugh out loud, likes to be friendly and easy to make friends; Moreover, clowns are always associated with children. But again, the Joker is the antagonist? Perhaps, this is the genius of Bob Kane and Bill Finger, they collect "symbol saturation" in the audience so as to make the Batman narrative with symbols that are altered and completely reversed. How? Explosion! Batman has always managed to captivate us until now. As opposed to, the figure that Batman likes is Maleficent. The symbols that are rejected Men, can not help, indicate if he is evil. But in fact, she is still a "good woman". All of this reminds us of a common suggestion: "Don't look at people from appearance!". Even if I may add: "Do not believe the symbol!".