To begin, the film Taxi Driver is such a complex work of art that displays countless literary elements. The humble yet aggressive protagonist, Travis Bickle, creates and sets the mysterious and suspenseful mood for the entire film. His actions come from being a mentally unstable veteran, which he believes that violence is the only option when trying to help in a situation. He drives his taxi day and night from Brooklyn to the Bronx and to Harlem, which are very dangerous cities in New York. Early on in the movie, Travis meets the wonderful Betsy while driving past her workplace. Betsy is just full of light with her crystal blue eyes and honey golden hair. He soon becomes obsessed with everything about her and tries to control her. As
