The Joker
Q: What happened on the Keiyo line on Halloween?
The media in Japan announced his name and showed the attacker’s face on TV and newspapers.
Q: Why do you think in the US many newspapers and news channels have stopped doing this for mass shooters?
Some experts argue that it inspires copycats who commit terrible crimes to become famous.
Some people disagree and think it hides the fact that most shooters are white men.
The 24 year old man said he “admired” the Joker and wanted the death penalty.
The film had a scene where the Joker attacked people on the train. After the attack the Joker calmly smoked his cigarette.
Should we blame the movie for this terrible incident?
The Joker was controversial in the US because of a mass shooting that happened during a batman film. People were worried it would encourage copycats but it never happened.
The film was interesting because the director hinted at many possible reasons Arthur became the joker.
he’s from a poor family
he couldn’t afford therapy or medicine for his mental issues
he was unable to connect to people in society
he was often bullied at work or even on the train
Each person who saw the movie had a different opinion on why Arthur went crazy.
sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59257736