The Big Sleep (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Perspective presented in The Big Sleep
Perspective presented in The Big Sleep
Bleak and cynical view of 1930s Los Angeles
Protagonist detective in The Big Sleep
Protagonist detective in The Big Sleep
Philip Marlowe
Corruption's reach in The Big Sleep's society
Corruption's reach in The Big Sleep's society
Permeates all levels, from law enforcement to wealthy elite
Justice system issue Marlowe recognises
Justice system issue Marlowe recognises
Double standards - cops hide things for friends with pull
What the novel critiques about American Dream
What the novel critiques about American Dream
Shows it as illusion; wealth maintained through unethical means
How wealth influences justice in the novel
How wealth influences justice in the novel
Creates disparities; rich use connections to manipulate
Social mobility for lower socioeconomic backgrounds
Social mobility for lower socioeconomic backgrounds
Nearly impossible to ascend the social ladder
Marlowe's outlook and why he has it
Marlowe's outlook and why he has it
Cynical; defense mechanism against pervasive dishonesty
What matters more than justice, per Marlowe
What matters more than justice, per Marlowe
Connections - they outweigh justice
Masculinity theme in The Big Sleep
Masculinity theme in The Big Sleep
Explores traditional notions and accompanying vulnerabilities
Marlowe's traits as hard-boiled detective
Marlowe's traits as hard-boiled detective
Stoic, assertive, morally complex
Marlowe's rare acknowledgement about himself
Marlowe's rare acknowledgement about himself
His own mortality and vulnerability