Thread:JKWinning/@comment-3087504-20140517031307/@comment-11588759-20140527031822

You are correct that Bane was Talia's protector and guardian in the Pit. That is an undeniable fact stated directly in the context of the film. However, the film demonstrated to my satisfaction that Bane was on top of the League of Shadows hierarchy based on how his men feared and admired him as their leader. The Scarecrow comparison isn't really accurate in my opinion. Scarecrow's working relationship with Ra's al Ghul was that of a hired third party needed to enact the plan. The closest analogy I can think of is that Talia is queen, who inherited her position and Bane is prime minister, who gained power based on his qualifications as a leader. The prime minister isn't subservient to the queen per se, and in some cases has more authority over making critical decisions.