Ch. 21He Doesn't Love You at All
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ang and Frank observe a Black Liquor Factory in Old Town, expecting to find Mexicans working but finding it deserted and ransacked.
- They discover Harley Quinn inside, passed out drunk and surrounded by unconscious Mexicans.
- Harley Quinn wakes up, attacks Li Ang, then begs him to help her win back the Joker, who she believes doesn't love her anymore.
- Li Ang reveals that the Joker's true love is Batman, not Harley Quinn.
- Harley Quinn goes berserk, then passes out again. Li Ang and Frank decide to take her to their car.
Character Developments
- Li Ang: Shows calm and rational thinking, understands the dynamics of Gotham's underworld, and is physically capable of handling Harley Quinn.
- Frank: Initially aggressive, later shows caution and fear when dealing with Harley Quinn and the Joker.
- Harley Quinn: Struggles with rejection and alcoholism, displays erratic behavior and violence.
Significant Themes
- Love and rejection: Harley Quinn's obsession with the Joker and her inability to accept his rejection.
- Power dynamics: The relationship between the Joker, Batman, and other Gotham figures.
- Alcoholism: Harley Quinn's use of alcohol to cope with her emotional pain.
Character Interactions
- Li Ang and Frank: Work together, with Li Ang taking the lead in decision-making.
- Li Ang and Harley Quinn: Li Ang remains calm and collected in the face of Harley Quinn's erratic behavior, eventually helping her despite her initial aggression.
- Harley Quinn and the Joker: Harley Quinn's obsession with the Joker and her inability to accept that he doesn't love her.