The Symbolic World 100 - The Joker and Cancel Culture
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May 1, 2020 Analyzing the Joker's bank heist scene in The Dark Knight to understand cancel culture. Exploring hierarchies, chaos, and self-destruction, drawing parallels to historical events. Delving into feminist and trans activist dynamics through symbolism and marginal kingship competition.
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Joker's Heist as Chaos Symbol
- The Joker's bank heist illustrates a chaotic, upside down hierarchy rather than a typical robbery for money.
- This scene powerfully symbolizes revolution and the breakdown of social rules through a deadly clown-themed practical joke.
Upside Down Hierarchy Explained
- Normal hierarchies exchange unity and identity downward, and multiplicity and execution upward.
- The Joker scene flips this order, showing chaos as an upside down hierarchy where social rules break down.
Revolution Eats Itself Myth
- Revolutions tend to consume themselves like Saturn devouring his lineage from mythology.
- Once a revolution starts, purges become inevitable as power cycles through destruction of previous rulers.