While dressed as a nurse, the Joker's appearance was unsettling yet striking. He wore a nurse's uniform with a red and white color scheme, reminiscent of the Joker's iconic color palette. The costume was adorned with various medical symbols, adding a sinister touch to the overall look. Dark Knight Dedicated to Ledger". BBC News. London, England: BBC. June 27, 2008 . Retrieved June 27, 2008. Otto, Jeff (August 22, 2005). "Interview: Matt Damon and Heath Ledger". IGN. San Francisco, California: J2 Global . Retrieved September 28, 2015. a b Carroll, Larry (March 18, 2008). " 'Dark Knight' Stars, Director Want Film To 'Celebrate' Heath Ledger's Work". New York City: MTV . Retrieved April 27, 2008.

This extreme scenario of cruelty, sadism, and precision proved that this Joker was more of a sociopath than a lunatic, as he was neither delusional nor unrealistic. On a related note, Joker was also somewhat irritated when he was referred to some other term implying he is defective, which was best demonstrated twice, both times with members of the mob: the first time was with Gambol. Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker received universal acclaim, winning numerous posthumous awards for his performance, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, [57] a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, [58] the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, [59] the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, [60] a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, [61] and a Best Actor International Award at the 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards. [62]

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