The Toxic Relationship Between The Joker and Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016)

Exploring the Cyclic Nature of Abuse and Objectification in a Cinematic Context

In the 2016 film Suicide Squad, the abusive relationship between the Joker and Harley Quinn is depicted through a series of violent and objectifying acts. Harley Quinn, before her transformation, was Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum assigned to the Joker. Her descent into madness and eventual rebirth as Harley Quinn is a direct result of the Joker's manipulation and abuse.

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