Characters (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What role does Philip Marlowe serve in the novel?
What role does Philip Marlowe serve in the novel?
The moral centre of the novel
How much does Marlowe earn per day as a private detective?
How much does Marlowe earn per day as a private detective?
Twenty-five dollars plus expenses
What does the stained glass window with the knight symbolise?
What does the stained glass window with the knight symbolise?
Marlowe's futile but noble rescues
What pseudonym does Marlowe use when speaking to Carmen?
What pseudonym does Marlowe use when speaking to Carmen?
Doghouse Reilly
According to Peter J. Rabinowitz, which literary work connects to Marlowe's name?
According to Peter J. Rabinowitz, which literary work connects to Marlowe's name?
Heart of Darkness by Conrad
What is Eddie Mars's relationship to Philip Marlowe in the novel?
What is Eddie Mars's relationship to Philip Marlowe in the novel?
Marlowe's primary foil
How does Eddie Mars typically carry out killings?
How does Eddie Mars typically carry out killings?
He hires others to do it
What does Eddie Mars's name symbolically reference?
What does Eddie Mars's name symbolically reference?
Mars, the Roman god of war
What serious crime did Carmen Sternwood commit?
What serious crime did Carmen Sternwood commit?
She murdered Rusty Regan
What classical figure is Carmen compared to in the novel?
What classical figure is Carmen compared to in the novel?
A Siren who lures men to destruction
What character archetype does Vivian Sternwood Regan embody?
What character archetype does Vivian Sternwood Regan embody?
The femme fatale
Why does Vivian conceal Carmen's murder of Regan?
Why does Vivian conceal Carmen's murder of Regan?
Family loyalty & social preservation
What do the character relationships primarily explore?
What do the character relationships primarily explore?
Corruption, truth & maintaining integrity