Vladimir Propp - 8 characters
Hero: Bruce Wayne
Villian: Ras Al Ghul
Doner: Alfred
False Hero: Ras Al Ghul
Dispatcher: Ras Al Ghul
Helper: Gordon
Princess: Rachel
Father: Rachel's mother
Vladimir's theory that all narratives feature the same 8 character roles based on traditional roles does seem to be true in this film as they all fit in together however the last character role of the princess' father was not present in this film. His other point that all narratives are driven by males is true For this film as the film is set in a male dominated society, with all roles that represent power or authority are played by males.
Levi Strauss:
His theory is that every narrative has binary opposites and this was shown in Batman Begins for example there was a :
Hero/Villain - Bruce & Ras Al Ghul
Rich/poor - Bruce's parents & the mugger
Young/old - Bruce & Alfred
Weak/Strong - Bruce & Ras Al Ghul
Moral/immoral - Bruce and Ras Al Ghul
Male/Female- Bruce and Rachel
Tzvetan Todorov:
He said the audience desires order, a beginning, middle and an end. He also said we want to see the underdog succeed.
equilibrium - Bruce is happy with parents
disruption - his parents get killed
bruce goes into exile
gets put into jail
recognition - meets ras al ghul and learns combat techniques
disruption - abandons league of shadows and returns to gotham
repair - becomes batman
new equilibrium - helps decrease crime in Gotham
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