Hugo Strange: Psychiatry and Rehabilitation at Arkham Asylum

Hugo Strange believes rehabilitation will cure the inmates' perceived sickness at Arkham Asylum.

### The Encounter at Arkham Asylum: Hugo Strange and the New Inmate
* 🧠 Hugo Strange, the chief of Psychiatry at Arkham Asylum, introduces himself to the new inmate, emphasizing that **meeting all new arrivals is part of the intake protocol**.
* 🛋 Strange encourages the inmate, Oswalt, to share his feelings about the adjustment to life in the asylum, acknowledging the **stress of such a significant transition**.
* 😔 Oswalt dismisses the situation as trivial compared to his past hardships, indicating a **resilient attitude** towards his current predicament.
* 📖 Strange references Oswalt's recent struggles, including **attempts on his life and personal losses**, suggesting that these experiences could lead to **complex emotions**.
* 💔 Oswalt reveals **deep anger and regret** over the death of his mother, blaming Theo Galavan, and expresses a **desire for revenge rather than rehabilitation**.
* 🔍 Strange hints at the therapeutic process that awaits Oswalt, mentioning **intensive treatment programs** aimed at his **rehabilitation**.
* 🤔 The conversation raises the question of whether Oswalt recognizes his own mental state, as Strange probes, "**You are sick, aren't you?**"
* 🎶 The scene closes with a musical cue, emphasizing the **tension and uncertainty** surrounding Oswalt's future at Arkham.

Goodbye, Nigel. Oh, and uh, remember what I told you. See no evil, do no evil. Yes, sir. I will, Mr. Copot. My name is Hugo Strange, chief of Psychiatry here at Arkham Asylum. Please come in. What is this, anyhow? I being punished, oh?

No. I make it a point to meet all new inmates. It's part of the intake protocol. Though I will ask you to refrain from making speeches at top cafeteria tables in the future. I'll do my best. How has your adjustment been so far? Fine, I suppose. Oh, come now.

Oswalt, periods of great transition can bring on great stress. Surely, this must be a traumatic experience for you. Please, this is a pillow fight compared to what I've been through. Yes, I have read of your tribulations of late. Attempts on your life, having to survive, being a fugitive, the death of your mother. Troubled times. Is that your clinical diagnosis?

I know that if I were in your position, I would be feeling some strong emotions. Anger, grief, regret, even for what the murder of Theo Galavan... My mother died in my arms because of Galavan. The only thing I regret is that I couldn't kill him more than once. I see. Perhaps we could pick it up right there next time. I so look forward to our work together. And don't worry, here at Arkham, we have a number of intensive

treatment programs. I am more than confident that we'll be able to facilitate your rehabilitation. My what? Rehabilitation? That's why you're here, after all. To be cured of your sickness. You are sick, aren't you? [Music]

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Hugo Strange introduces himself as chief of Psychiatry at Arkham Asylum.

Strange explains his reason for meeting Oswalt, stating it's part of the intake protocol.

Strange asks about Oswalt's adjustment to Arkham.

Strange acknowledges the traumatic experiences Oswalt has endured.

Oswalt recounts his difficult past, including attempts on his life and his mother's death.

Oswalt expresses regret for not killing Galavan more than once.

Strange suggests they continue the conversation later.

Strange mentions Arkham's intensive treatment programs.

Strange states Oswalt's reason for being in Arkham is to be cured.

Strange directly asks Oswalt if he is sick.