On Leather Wings
P.O.V
City Has Character
Myth and Fear
Character Choices
100

Who did Gotham citizens believe was behind the recent crimes?

Batman

100

What was the main event that the three officers gave reports about?

A botched sting operation at the dockyard

100

What makes Gotham different from most cities in superhero stories?

It’s dark, crime-ridden, corrupt, and full of fear

100

Why does Batman want criminals to be afraid of him?

Fear gives him power and control over them

100

What motivates Batman to fight crime in Gotham?

The trauma of his parents’ murder and his desire to protect the city

200

What animalistic creature turned out to be the real criminal?

Man-Bat

200

How does Montoya’s story differ from Bullock’s?

Montoya shows Batman as an ally, Bullock blames him

200

How does the design of Gotham’s buildings and streets reflect its tone?

Gothic architecture, shadows, and dark colors create a haunting atmosphere

200

What rumors do people in Gotham believe about Batman?

That he’s a monster, a bat-creature, or not even human

200

Why does Bullock dislike Batman?

He sees Batman as a threat to his authority and a vigilante operating outside the law

300

Why does the city assume Batman is the villain at first?

He’s mysterious, works at night, and spreads fear

300

Why do the officers’ stories conflict?

Each officer is biased or trying to protect their reputation

300

Why does Gotham almost feel like a character itself?

It influences every story and the choices of characters within it

300

How does Batman’s myth help him fight crime?

It spreads fear among criminals, making them hesitate or surrender

300

Why does Man-Bat do what he does in On Leather Wings?

He’s a scientist whose experiments on himself go wrong, turning him into a monster

400

What does the way Gotham reacts to rumors tell us about the city’s mood?

The city is quick to believe the worst because it’s filled with fear and mistrust

400

What lesson can we learn about truth and perspective from this episode?

People’s viewpoints are shaped by their experiences and biases

400

How does corruption within Gotham’s police force affect the city’s safety?

It allows crime to thrive and weakens law enforcement

400

How does the show present Batman as both a hero and a creature of fear?

Through shadowy visuals, ominous music, and how characters react to him

400

Why do some officers in P.O.V. lie or bend the truth?

To save their jobs or avoid getting in trouble for mistakes

500

How does the design and mood of Gotham in this episode help build the story’s tension?

Dark visuals, eerie music, and shadowy streets create suspense and fear

500

How does this episode use point of view to create mystery and tension?

By showing different versions of the same event, the audience questions who is telling the truth

500

Why would a city like Gotham make someone like Batman necessary?

The city’s darkness and crime push people to take justice into their own hands

500

What is the danger of Batman allowing myths and fear to spread?

Innocent people may fear him too, and he risks becoming what people accuse him of being

500

How do characters’ choices in both episodes show Gotham’s influence on them?

Gotham’s danger, corruption, and fear push characters to act out of fear, self-interest, or desperation

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