Why is Travis so weird in Taxi Driver?

He hates the thugs and filth he sees on the streets while he drives yet he frequents porno theaters and his apartment is constantly a mess. He has a moral compass but again he suffers from insomnia, social awkwardness, and PTSD to a certain extent which leads him to the infamous shootout sequence.



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Those with schizotypal personality disorder tend to feel uncomfortable and have a difficult time in social circumstances, although they may still be friendly towards others. In the film Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro's character Travis Bickle seems to be suffering from this disorder.

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He wants to save Iris from the life she's living, and send her back to her parents, or at least somewhere safe. Yup: The character of Iris shows the audience that Travis can act like a decent human being—even though he's nuttier than a fruitcake, his desire to protect Iris seems to come from a noble, nurturing place.

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Based on a real-life story, the film centers on a taxi driver from Seoul who unintentionally becomes involved in the events of the Gwangju Uprising in 1980.

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Through its gritty depiction of the darker side of New York City, Taxi Driver, a haunting character study of Travis Bickle and a fearless examination of societal alienation, has endured the test of time, maintaining its relevance among both audiences and fellow filmmakers.

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