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: [Putting on a coat] Okay kiddo, I've got to go. But it's been fun though, right?

    [turns towards Jason who's lying motionless in a puddle of his blood]

    Joker: Well maybe a smidge more fun for me than you, I'm guessing, since you're being awful quiet. Anyway be a good boy, finish your homework, and be in bed by nine. And hey, please tell the big man I said... hello!

    [laughs manically and locks the shed]

  • Batman: No! You're anything but good.