Analysis Of The Movie ' The Big Sleep '

The subject of heroism has been the focus of art since the beginning of civilization. It should be no surprise that the hero would even be at the heart of a dark genre, such as Noir. However, since the time period of Noir, roughly the 1930s-1950s, is simultaneous with such monumental changes as the transition from a Romantic view of America to a more realistic and even existential view, the hero of this genre embodies a similar ideal in his character. Existentialism pivots around the idea that an individual wanders - often disoriented - in an absurd and meaningless world. In his novel, The Big Sleep, author Raymond Chandler introduces protagonist Philip Marlowe as this new existential hero. Marlowe is a detective who is loyal to his client and his client only. He possesses the qualities of an antihero who is not bound by the law, yet fights against the criminal underworld and works for justice in his own way. In the end he does not receive anything in return, except for the satisfaction of completing his job. Similarly, Albert Camus describes the punishment of his hero, Sisyphus, who is condemned to roll a rock up a mountain for the rest of eternity. Regardless, he performs his task with neither hesitation nor contempt. Raymond Chandler depicts Philip Marlowe as a private eye who concurrently parallels the Sisyphean hero seen in his moment of consciousness when he takes charge of his fate through cogitation, to reveal that one possesses freedom of thought at every step.

I. Introduction Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall and It was written by Oliver Sacks and Steven Zaillan. The main Character was Robin Williams as Dr.Malcolm Sayer. In the movie awakenings, Dr.Malcolm Sayer discover a positive effects of the drug L-dopa to the catatonic patients who survived the disease called Encephalitis lethargica, According to (NORD 07) ‘Encephalitis lethargica is a disease characterized by high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental response, and lethargy. In acute cases, patients may enter coma. Patients may also experience abnormal eye movements, upper body weakness, muscular pains, tremors, neck rigidity, and behavioral changes including psychosis.

During the dawn of the Second World War, a new era began for women across America. As men departed to fight the war, women were left to fill their void in the workplace. Familiar role models such as “Rosie the Riveter” radiated strength and know-how traits historically emphasized only in men. As woman’s role in society broadened, new visions of attractiveness developed to accommodate this unprecedented aspect of femininity. Raymond Chandler’s portrayal of women in The Big Sleep (1939) highlights these changes in social construction of female sexuality and appeal in the setting of a male dominated society.

The movie Awakenings is a true story about a neurologist played by Robin Williams, at a hospital in the Bronx, who discovers a drug L-Dopa in which helps temporarily with unresponsive patients. Leonard Lowe who is played by Robert Deniro and the other patients are given this new age drug and are forced to adapt to the world around them that has been changing ever since they began to be catatonic.

Raymond Chandler, author of the novel the "The Big Sleep", was able to obtain the title of his book by how he used the characters to give a comprehensive plot. The title of this novel was a metaphor to speak about death in a more light way and to have a deeper meaning to it as the characters shown in the novel. The question of mortality is seen on every page of this novel, the title itself means death as it talks about a prolonged, deep, almost unending slumber. It alludes to rumination in the last pages of the book about "resting the big sleep".

He says “A small man in a big man’s world. There was something I liked about him” (168) and “Canino killed a man tonight, a harmless little guy who was trying to help somebody out.” (194) These comments indicate that Marlowe

In Raymond Chandler’s novel The Big Sleep, a private detective is trying to unravel a blackmailing case for a dying millionaire, General Sternwood. Philip Marlowe, the detective, finds that the case not only involves blackmail, but also homicide. Set and written in 1930’s America, the economic devastation of the Great Depression has a significant influence on the book’s plot, and showcases character’s struggle to retain honor and virtue in a world that revolves around profit-seeking delinquency and organized corruption. Marlowe’s work as a private detective brings him face to face with criminals of every variety, and each corresponds to a piece on the chessboard that appears repeatedly in the story. Marlowe’s symbolic identity is the well-intentioned knight, who represents the shred of chivalry that remains in a society of pawns and crooked kings, and the chess game is his combat against crime in a period of national despondency.

In the film Sleeping directed by Doug Conant a young woman by the name of Harriet is chosen to babysit for The Winters. The director,Mr.Conant, uses Non-diegetic sounds, Shot-Reverse-Shots and longshots to create scenes filled with suspicion and skepticism. The film begins with close-ups of harriet's home and life (which is not shown in the text). In this scene you can hear non-diegetic music that makes Harriet seem juvenile; on behalf of the fact that when her mother enters her room and asks her if she did the laundry she answers in a childish manner. Later, there is a long-shot of harriet's mother that shows an air of vulnerability and innocence; it is later noted that she divorced and Harriet is all she has left. When Harriet Enters the

Philip Marlowe, the detective, sees a stained-glass panel in the main hallways of the Sternwood house. “The knight had pushed the vizor of his helmet back to be sociable, and he was fiddling with the knots in the ropes that tied the lady to the tree and not getting anywhere” (3). Marlowe associates himself with the knight and feels it is his duty to protect and rescue the damsel in distress. This description of the stained-glass is an example of direct characterization of Marlowe. Rather than stating the Marlowe’s, the descriptive

The Big Sleep (Howard Hawks, 1946) uses mostly restricted narration, perceptual subjectivity, and the lack of mental subjectivity to show the strength of Marlow’s (Humphrey Bogart) loyalty towards Vivian (Lauren Bacall) and General Sternwood (Charles Waldren).

Have you ever gone through your day only to throw your hands up in the air and say, "there must be an easier way!" If only we could get our makeup done faster, or fall asleep easier, then the rest will surely fall into place. That is where the rainbow haired maiden with a bubbly personality comes in.

the big sleep book tells us about crime investigation, this book is very amazing and interesting in the plot of story, full of great section, also love and sex. classic theme and bring us in their age and time. conflict are making the reader will get fantasy and imagination of real situation and condition. the climax of book also make us in very high pressure drama. we will feel different way in this book. will be great film if any producer and director interest to realize this book to movie. we will feel regret if miss any pages of this book. amazing story till the end of the book. full of character and scenes. don't miss it. find and get this book at bookstore and plaza. will not dissappoint us. the writer is very smart. and influenced by

Aaron couldn't take his eyes off the window even if he'd physically been able to.

He fits into the role of knight in the story, with qualities of virtue and chivalry. These are demonstrated by his refusal to take advantage of Carmen or Vivian, despite their attempts to lure him in. His lack of desire for money differentiates Marlowe from the other characters. Charging a mere $25 a day plus expenses, he receives small wages because he wishes to avoid becoming corrupted by wealth. He adheres to his strict code of ethics, using it to dictate his actions. His sense of duty to his client motivates him to pursue the case of the missing Rusty Regan. Still, Marlowe has a few faults; drinking excessively, treating others callously, and not reporting illegal activity to law enforcement make him far from flawless. Chandler purposefully writes Marlowe as an imperfect but inherently good

that bed made him mad because his home was all he had. It is this time when Marlowe is