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The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film

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The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film

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Masks have been used throughout human history as objects with significant symbolic value, despite their simple materials such as fabric or wood. Masks have the ability to convey meanings beyond what is visible, allowing the wearer to assume a second identity represented by the mask, which can be independent from their own human identity and even drastically different. In ancient cultures, masks emerged in ritualistic practices in the form of animal figures, serving a similar purpose. In more recent times, mask usage appeared in theater and later in cinema, particularly in genres like horror, where masks are commonly employed. However, the most prevalent use of masks is found in superhero films, where each superhero wears a mask that is attributed with unique powers, symbolizing a certain authority and superiority. This study examines the use of masks as a means of expression, focusing on the superhero film The Dark Knight (2008), using a mixed methodology approach. As evident from the article, the film features three primary masks: Batman's mask representing global power and authority employed by capitalism, Joker's mask representing chaos and anarchy, and Dent's mask symbolizing the ordinary human. While the first two mask uses are elevated in the film's language, the utilization of the mask representing the human face is portrayed as insignificant. Consequently, the film implies that to be accepted as a savior, one must transcend their humanity and assume a transhuman form.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Belgesel Film - Politik Sinema, Sinema (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

29 Aralık 2023

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Aralık 2023

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Haziran 2023

Kabul Tarihi

5 Aralık 2023

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2023 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çelik, K. (2023). The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 11(3), 785-796. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1312686
AMA
1.Çelik K. The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;11(3):785-796. doi:10.18506/anemon.1312686
Chicago
Çelik, Kemal. 2023. “The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11 (3): 785-96. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1312686.
EndNote
Çelik K (01 Aralık 2023) The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11 3 785–796.
IEEE
[1]K. Çelik, “The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film”, Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 11, sy 3, ss. 785–796, Ara. 2023, doi: 10.18506/anemon.1312686.
ISNAD
Çelik, Kemal. “The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11/3 (01 Aralık 2023): 785-796. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1312686.
JAMA
1.Çelik K. The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;11:785–796.
MLA
Çelik, Kemal. “The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 11, sy 3, Aralık 2023, ss. 785-96, doi:10.18506/anemon.1312686.
Vancouver
1.Kemal Çelik. The Reimagining of The Western-Centric Savior Myth as a Superhero: The Use of Masks in The Dark Knight Film. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 01 Aralık 2023;11(3):785-96. doi:10.18506/anemon.1312686

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