The story of the Gadfly

Kathryne 2022-10-10 22:54:15

The reason for using this title is because Jason's story is too similar to the Gadfly, two struggling children, and their struggling father.


At the end of the story, Bruce chose to stick to his beliefs instead of killing the clown and let the bomb detonate, so Batman once again lost his son.

Then I couldn't help thinking of the Gadfly, the child who was also abandoned by his father.

They used to be so innocent and ignorant of world affairs, they were both unhappy because of their father, they both had phoenix nirvana, and they had both struggled to choose to forgive their father. This kind of forgiveness is not only out of love, but also because this kind of love can make the loved one suffer.

Just like what Bruce said to Alfred: This doesn't change anything. It doesn't change anything at all. Everything he does will not change, because he killed his son.

Before his death, the Gadfly said to his father Father Montanelli: Father...your... God... are you satisfied?

At the mass ceremony after the death of the Gadfly, Montanelli said:

"John's Gospel says that God loves the world and even gave them his only-begotten Son, teaching everyone who believes in him not to perish, but to have eternal life."

"But, tell me, any of you have thought of another kind of suffering-the suffering of the Holy Father who made his son crucified? When the Holy Father looks down on this Galver from the heavenly work. When Lai, did any of you remember his grief?"

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Batman: Under the Red Hood quotes

  • Joker: [playing with a lighter] I'm sorry, could you hold on? I was just in the middle of setting fire to your gang!

    Red Hood: Go ahead! You think I care if that scum dies?

    Joker: Don't know, I just wanted your attention!

    Red Hood: You've always had my attention. But what I really wanted was an audience with you!

    Joker: I'm sorry, that seems to imply that YOU organized this little flambé.

    Red Hood: I did. Sure, I had lots of plans. But the endgame was getting Black Mask so desperate that he'd cut a deal. He was the only one with the connections to get into Arkham, and get you out.

    Black Mask: You can't trust anybody...

    Joker: So I've been bamboozled. Oh, my.

    Red Hood: I wouldn't undersell it. It took a lot of work to bring about our reunion.

    Joker: Reunion? Have we met before?

    Red Hood: Yes, we have.

    Joker: [finally ignites the lighter] Well, here's to warm memories!

    [drops it into the truck]

  • Joker: So, are we gonna play Truth or Dare? I choose Dare!

    [the Red Hood holds up a crowbar]

    Joker: ...or maybe I'll stick with Truth.