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What primary health issue does Arthur Fleck struggle with, necessitating medication?
What primary health issue does Arthur Fleck struggle with, necessitating medication?
- A neurological disorder causing uncontrollable laughing fits. (correct)
- Severe anxiety attacks triggered by social interactions.
- Chronic depression exacerbated by poverty and isolation.
- A degenerative muscle condition causing mobility issues.
What motivates Randall to provide Arthur with a revolver?
What motivates Randall to provide Arthur with a revolver?
- Randall is secretly working for a criminal organization and needs Arthur as an operative.
- Randall sympathizes with Arthur's struggles and aims to protect him from further attacks. (correct)
- Randall is aware of Arthur's suppressed anger and intends to incite violence.
- Randall fears being targeted himself and wants Arthur to act as a deterrent.
How does Thomas Wayne's public reaction to the subway murders influence Gotham City?
How does Thomas Wayne's public reaction to the subway murders influence Gotham City?
- His condemnation is seen as hypocritical which fuels protests and inspires clown mask wearing. (correct)
- His condemnation eases public fears, leading to increased support for his mayoral campaign.
- His condemnation is largely ignored as the city descends further into chaos and apathy.
- His empathy for the victims leads to improved social services and mental health programs.
What is the immediate consequence for Arthur when budget cuts eliminate his social services program?
What is the immediate consequence for Arthur when budget cuts eliminate his social services program?
What leads Arthur to visit Wayne Manor and encounter Bruce Wayne?
What leads Arthur to visit Wayne Manor and encounter Bruce Wayne?
What is revealed about Penny Fleck's past when Arthur visits Arkham State Hospital?
What is revealed about Penny Fleck's past when Arthur visits Arkham State Hospital?
What is the significance of Sophie Dumond in Arthur's life, and what does Arthur discover about their relationship?
What is the significance of Sophie Dumond in Arthur's life, and what does Arthur discover about their relationship?
What prompts Arthur to ultimately murder his mother, Penny Fleck?
What prompts Arthur to ultimately murder his mother, Penny Fleck?
Why does Arthur spare his ex-colleague, Gary Puddles, after stabbing Randall?
Why does Arthur spare his ex-colleague, Gary Puddles, after stabbing Randall?
What triggers the riots across Gotham City following Arthur's appearance on Murray Franklin's show?
What triggers the riots across Gotham City following Arthur's appearance on Murray Franklin's show?
What is the significance of Arthur asking Murray Franklin to introduce him as 'Joker'?
What is the significance of Arthur asking Murray Franklin to introduce him as 'Joker'?
How do the clown protesters react when one of them is accidentally killed by a detective on the train?
How do the clown protesters react when one of them is accidentally killed by a detective on the train?
What is the symbolic meaning of Arthur smearing blood on his face into a smile at the end of the film?
What is the symbolic meaning of Arthur smearing blood on his face into a smile at the end of the film?
How does Arthur's failed stand-up routine at the comedy club contribute to his overall character development?
How does Arthur's failed stand-up routine at the comedy club contribute to his overall character development?
What is the primary reason Arthur is fired from his job as a party clown?
What is the primary reason Arthur is fired from his job as a party clown?
Before his breakdown, what is Arthur’s stated ambition in life?
Before his breakdown, what is Arthur’s stated ambition in life?
How does the city's economic state impact Arthur's personal circumstances?
How does the city's economic state impact Arthur's personal circumstances?
What role does Murray Franklin, Arthur's idol, play in Arthur's transformation?
What role does Murray Franklin, Arthur's idol, play in Arthur's transformation?
How does the film portray the theme of social isolation in Arthur's life?
How does the film portray the theme of social isolation in Arthur's life?
What does Arthur hope to gain by pursuing a relationship with Sophie?
What does Arthur hope to gain by pursuing a relationship with Sophie?
Why does Arthur react violently towards the three Wayne Enterprises employees on the subway?
Why does Arthur react violently towards the three Wayne Enterprises employees on the subway?
What does Arthur's reaction to reading his mother's file at Arkham State Hospital reveal about his mental state?
What does Arthur's reaction to reading his mother's file at Arkham State Hospital reveal about his mental state?
What is the significance of the subway murders in Gotham’s societal context?
What is the significance of the subway murders in Gotham’s societal context?
What underlying theme explores the cycle of abuse and its impact on mental health?
What underlying theme explores the cycle of abuse and its impact on mental health?
How does Arthur’s neurological condition influence his perception by broader society?
How does Arthur’s neurological condition influence his perception by broader society?
How does the film explore the theme of identity?
How does the film explore the theme of identity?
How does the ending of the film contribute to the overall narrative?
How does the ending of the film contribute to the overall narrative?
Which of the following best describes Arthur’s relationship with his mother?
Which of the following best describes Arthur’s relationship with his mother?
What societal commentary does the film provide?
What societal commentary does the film provide?
How does Gotham City's environment impact Arthur's mental deterioration?
How does Gotham City's environment impact Arthur's mental deterioration?
How does the film portray mental health?
How does the film portray mental health?
How do Thomas Wayne’s actions contribute to Gotham becoming worse?
How do Thomas Wayne’s actions contribute to Gotham becoming worse?
What narrative purpose does Gotham’s state create in the film?
What narrative purpose does Gotham’s state create in the film?
How does the perspective of others shape the story?
How does the perspective of others shape the story?
How did the film present the idea that the past can influence the future?
How did the film present the idea that the past can influence the future?
How does Arthur attempt to find belonging?
How does Arthur attempt to find belonging?
What system ultimately failed Arthur?
What system ultimately failed Arthur?
Flashcards
Arthur Fleck's disorder
Arthur Fleck's disorder
A neurological disorder causing random, uncontrollable laughing fits.
Randall Kleinmanhoffer
Randall Kleinmanhoffer
Arthur's coworker who gives him a revolver.
Sophie Dumond
Sophie Dumond
A single mother and Arthur's neighbor.
Thomas Wayne
Thomas Wayne
Billionaire mayoral candidate, also rumored to be the father of Arthur
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Arkham State Hospital
Arkham State Hospital
The asylum where Penny Fleck's file is located, revealing secrets.
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Penny Fleck
Penny Fleck
Arthur's mother, who has a history of mental illness and delusions.
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Murray Franklin
Murray Franklin
A popular late-night talk show host who mocks Arthur.
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Subway murders
Subway murders
The act that sets off city-wide riots and solidifies Arthur's transformation.
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Joker
Joker
The identity Arthur embraces, symbolizing chaos and rebellion.
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- The story follows Arthur Fleck, a party clown and aspiring stand-up comedian in Gotham City.
- Gotham City is plagued by crime and economic recession.
- Arthur has a neurological disorder causing uncontrollable laughing fits.
- Arthur relies on social services for medication to manage his condition.
- Arthur's co-worker Randall Kleinmanhoffer, gives him a revolver after he is attacked by street youths.
- Arthur pursues a relationship with his neighbor, Sophie Dumond.
- Arthur invites Sophie to his comedy club routine.
- Arthur is fired after accidentally dropping his gun at a children's hospital.
- Three drunk Wayne Investments businessmen mock and assault Arthur on the subway.
- Arthur shoots two of the businessmen in self-defense and murders the third.
- Thomas Wayne, a billionaire mayoral candidate, condemns the killings.
- Supporters begin wearing clown masks in Arthur's image in response to the killings.
- Budget cuts lead to the shutdown of Arthur's social services program, leaving him without medication.
- Sophie attends Arthur's stand-up routine, which is unsuccessful.
- Arthur discovers a letter indicating that he is Thomas Wayne's illegitimate son.
- Arthur confronts his mother, Penny, about the letter and his parentage.
- Arthur meets Bruce Wayne at Wayne Manor but flees after an altercation with Alfred Pennyworth.
- Penny suffers a stroke and is hospitalized.
- Murray Franklin, a talk show host, mocks Arthur's failed performance on his show, calling him "joker".
- Arthur confronts Thomas Wayne, who denies being his father and claims Penny is not his biological mother.
- Arthur access Penny's file at Arkham State Hospital, revealing that she is a delusional narcissist.
- Penny imagined an intimate relationship with Thomas, believing Arthur to be their son.
- Penny raised Arthur with an abusive boyfriend, leading to his neurological disorder.
- Arthur enters Sophie's apartment unannounced, she ask him to leave, indicating their relationship was a figment of his imagination.
- Arthur smothers Penny with a pillow at the hospital.
- Arthur is invited onto Murray's show.
- Arthur stabs Randall to death but spares Gary Puddles.
- Detectives pursue Arthur onto a train filled with clown protesters.
- Arthur instigates a brawl, resulting in the accidental death of a protester.
- The other protesters proceed to beat the detectives while Arthur escapes.
- Arthur asks Murray to introduce him as "Joker" during the show.
- Arthur tells morbid jokes, confesses to the subway murders, and rants about societal neglect.
- Arthur shoots and kills Murray during the live broadcast.
- Arthur is arrested, and riots break out across the city.
- Looters crash an ambulance into the police car carrying Arthur and free him.
- A rioter murders Thomas and Martha Wayne in front of Bruce.
- Arthur dances on top of the police car and smears blood on his face into a smile.
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