The Dark Knight Rises Will Alfred tell Bruce the truth about Rachel?

[RedSkull]

Obviously we don't know this but it's something I was thinking about as I was rewatching TDK. I was wondering if he would ever tell Bruce that she wouldn't wait in TDKR.

 

[KRIM]

I see absolutely no good coming from it.

 

[brett66]

yes, and then they dish over a carton of rocky road

 

[kvz5]

No. Because sometimes the truth isn't good enough.

 

[JackWhite]

If Alfred does tell Bruce about the letter from Rachel; I think it will be revealed in a heated argument.

 

[infamous]

No. Because sometimes the truth isn't good enough.

Agreed. No reason to open an old can of worms, especially an arch that is over.

 

[Godzilla2014]

If Alfred does tell Bruce about the letter from Rachel; I think it will be revealed in a heated argument.

That's about the only way I can see it happening.

 

[Macphisto]

More importantly, will Alfred reveal whether or not he sneaked a peek when taking the unconscious Rachel back to her apartment in Begins.

 

[Just_Human]

More importantly, will Alfred reveal whether or not he sneaked a peek when taking the unconscious Rachel back to her apartment in Begins.

Lol

 

[Avengers-Report]

I hope not...it would take A LOT away from TDK meaning

 

[KRIM]

I hope not...it would take A LOT away from TDK meaning

So would absolving Batman of his supposed crimes. Isn't that what we want?

 

[Yurka]

No. Because sometimes the truth isn't good enough.

Agreed.


And on a side note it blows my mind that Alfred burning the letter was filmed in IMAX, the color of the orange juice catches my eye every time.

 

[Polaris23]

No. Because sometimes the truth isn't good enough.

Exactly. Otherwise that entire epic speech at the end will be for nothing.

 

[Octoberist]

I also think that Alfred's reluctance of not revealing the letter to Bruce highlights the theme of morality and it's the complexity.

Alfred, as good and noble as is, made a choice and really, this creates a grey area of our choices in life and it's consequences. Like how Batman chose to save Rachel rather than Harvey despite him being an important public official ad possibly a heir to Gotham's crusade when Bruce hangs up the cowl.

But Bruce chose Rachel because he loved her since childhood. There is no right answer. And that is how life is and operates.

 

[I'm Not a Hero]

No. Bane will.

 

[Mister Meddle]

No thanks. Rachel is dead. Let's keep it that way. There's no need for anything other than brief mentions.

 

[Just_Human]

Oh My God rachel is alive

Harley quinn !!!

 

[Brother Jack]

I don't see any good reason to.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

If Alfred does tell Bruce about the letter from Rachel; I think it will be revealed in a heated argument.

My initial thought was no, until I saw this.

 

[TheScarecrow]

Some things are better left untouched. This was a nice storyline in TDK designed to give Bruce some (false) comfort. There's no reason to touch it, it's not important to the overall plot particularly since Bruce is moving on.

 

[HarryPooper]

Obviously we don't know this but it's something I was thinking about as I was rewatching TDK. I was wondering if he would ever tell Bruce that she wouldn't wait in TDKR.

I don't think so. Bats is already psychologically damaged enough. And I think Alfred recognizes this.

 

[infamous]

If Alfred EVER intended on letting Bruce know the truth he would have never burnt the letter.

 

[Doctor Who]

Agreed.


And on a side note it blows my mind that Alfred burning the letter was filmed in IMAX, the color of the orange juice catches my eye every time.

Tangerine juice.

And agreed as well; I believe the final segment of the film was self explanatory and conveyed the idea of there's not much point if Bruce knew or didn't. Characteristically speaking it would damage Bruce, but the general idea of the truth isn't important is crucial; not to mention Batman is too boastful and selfless of a person to be rewarded for his actions.

 

[Doc Samson]

I hope not...it would take A LOT away from TDK meaning

Exactly! TDK has alot of different meanings to different people, but to me, it was primarily about Faith.

Almost each character had their faith tested in one way or another, and this is pretty much explained by the different clips shown during Batman's speech at the end. And like Batman says, sometimes the truth isn't good enough.

So Batman lies to Fox about the sonar, but restores his faith once he types in his name. Gordon lies to his family about his death, but restores faith by catching the Joker. The Joker himself has lost faith in the idea of "goodness." Batman takes the fall for Dent to keep Gotham's faith intact, etc.

And Alfred reinforces Bruce's faith by not telling him the truth. It's symbolic & extremely important to the emotional impact of that final scene.

 

[Frodo]

I dunno.It would actually suck more for Bruce if he told then if he didn't . I could see it working if Bruce were afraid to move on with another woman because he somehow feels he'd be betraying Rachel , but other then that, it would probably just make him worse.

I can't help but think that Alfred told, it would be a bit like Harry's Butler telling Harry about the Green Goblin in Spiderman 3.Lol.