Assessment

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1. What is your reaction to the text you just read?

I thought it was interesting seeing the Joker's life before he became the Joker. I think it gave the story a bit of perspective as it ultimately explains who the Joker is and how he became like this. I also was a bit shocked at how dark the narrative was as I did not expect it. 
2. What connections did you make with the story that you read? Discuss the elements of the work with which you were able to connect

 Most of the story was about the Joker's life and his backstory. The story shows how tragedies can change a person's life in different ways. Both the Joker and Batman have experienced some sort of life-altering tragedies, which has eventually lead them to their present lives. Joker taunts Batman about how one bad day can change a person's life and their outlook on life which can lead them to insanity. In some way, Batman is as insane as the Joker but they just perceive the world differently which shows how each person acts when they are in pain.


3. What changes would you make to adapt this story into another medium? What medium would you use and what changes would you make?

I would probably add a bit of humor to this and adapt it into a live-action film. I don't really watch superhero movies much as I do not enjoy the more dark, dramatic and seriousness of the films. However, adding some humor might be interesting and change up the feeling of the story. It might add a new aspect to the story that other superhero films do not have.

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