New Philosopher

FEAR AND COURAGE

t the base of an underground prison, a circular pit deep in the dark earth, we find Bruce Wayne, otherwise known as Batman, in the superhero film. Bruce Wayne, like other prisoners, yearns for freedom. He can see the glimmer of sunlight above his head and wants to climb to the top of the vertical

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