Wealthy orphan raised by Sister Leslie who adopts the Batman persona. He investigates the Ripper murders, discovers the killer belongs to Gotham's wealthy elite, escapes Blackgate Penitentiary after being framed, and ultimately defeats Commissioner Gordon during a climactic battle on a collapsing Ferris wheel.
Their conflict forms the film's central moral and physical confrontation.
Batman discovers that Gordon is Jack the Ripper and defeats him in a fight on the collapsing Ferris wheel.
Their friendship is strained by Dent's later actions.
Bruce meets Harvey Dent at the Monarch Theatre, and the plot identifies Dent as Bruce's friend.
Sister Leslie is a maternal figure from Bruce's orphaned childhood.
Bruce was raised by Sister Leslie, and her murder deeply affects his investigation.
Their investigation develops into mutual romantic affection.
Bruce and Selina bond at the Dionysus Club, and they spend the night together after Selina rescues him.
Alfred is Bruce's loyal household attendant and supporter.
Alfred remains loyal to Bruce and helps rescue him and Selina from the collapsing Ferris wheel.
Strange becomes a potential source in Batman's investigation.
At Sister Leslie's funeral, Strange claims to know the killer and asks to meet Batman.
The composite role represents both an early criminal opponent and police opposition.
Batman defeats Big Bill Dust after saving a wealthy couple from the orphan robbers, and police later pursue Batman.
Marlene's accusation places Bruce under suspicion.
Marlene claims she saw Bruce sneaking around when Sister Leslie was killed, contributing to his arrest.
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