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Arthur Fleck
Basename:
The Joker
Alias:
Joaquin Phoenix
Brand:
Engineerio
Year:
2018
Theme:
DC
Biography:
Arthur Fleck, a DC Comics character brought to prominence in the 2019 film Joker, is a mentally ill aspiring comedian living in Gotham City. His background, particularly his parentage, is deliberately ambiguous and unreliable within the film's narrative, leaving his true origins uncertain.
Fleck works as a clown-for-hire while caring for his ailing mother, Penny Fleck. He suffers from a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable, inappropriate laughter, often triggered by stress and social situations. He relies on social services and medication to manage his condition, but these resources are gradually withdrawn as the city faces budget cuts.
Arthur's mental state deteriorates as he experiences rejection, violence, and social isolation. He fantasizes about connection and validation, particularly through his imagined relationship with a neighbor and his obsession with television host Murray Franklin.
A series of escalating events, including accidental shootings and the discovery of disturbing truths about his past, lead to Arthur embracing a nihilistic and violent persona. He ultimately transforms into the Joker, a symbol of chaos and resentment in a city teetering on the brink of anarchy.
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