The Dark Knight, or Bruce Wayne, is without a doubt one of the most popular representations of a knight in our current pop-culture. This portrayal of a man who unselfishly puts his life on the line in order to protect the citizens of his town demonstrates all the qualities of a knight. Not only does he wear a mask to hide his identity, but he does so to show that anyone can become the symbol of Gotham's savior. He seeks no glory for his efforts, and therefore is deemed the Dark Knight, the one who must bear the burden, no matter its consequences, in order to protect not only his loved ones, but the entire city.
Another example of knights in pop culture that I am sure everyone can relate to from their childhood is the Power Rangers. This extraordinary group of young individuals go above and beyond the call of duty to protect the people of Earth from the evil Lord Zedd, all while wearing a mask to do so without anyone realizing who it was that saved them day after day. While growing up I idolized this group and wanted nothing more than to demonstrate their qualities in my adulthood. They a prime example of knights in our pop-culture.
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