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| Published: February 14, 2018

Exploring Madness and Creativity through a Case Study on the character of “The Joker” in “The Dark Knight”

Tulika Singh

Scholar Student, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.030/20180601

DOI: 10.25215/0601.030

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The purpose of the present study was to explore the notion of madness and creativity through a single case study.  The case selected for the purpose was the character of The Joker from the film, The Dark Knight (2008). The concept that madness and creativity are somehow linked has been around for many years. We have tried to explore this link through this research. Seeming, by all accounts, to be the most malicious, unhinged, and flat out maniacal killer, The Joker is the primary antagonist of Batman. Thematic analysis of the case revealed the following themes: agent of chaos; embodiment of control and manipulation, behind the façade of chaos; always works with a plan; enjoyed watching the world burn; ingenious and proficient planning skills; fluidity in plans; and sociopathic personality. On the basis of the present study we can say that madness is neither necessary, nor sufficient for creativity.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.030/20180601

10.25215/0601.030

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Published in   Volume 06, Issue 1, January-March, 2018