<<This seems a very bizarre argument to have on a "hard
boiled" list. I can see both sides meself: yes indeed the
hardboiled hero is traditionally male, he is not worthy of
any praise.>>
I disagree. Bravery, for example, is considered praiseworthy
by all societies and cultures, without exception.
<<I don't understand why Marlowe is continually
referred to as a hero?>>
Because he is one; he's the archetype of the "good",
chivalrous P.I.
<<He is a hideous character: amoral, motivated entirely
by financial return and self serving; fair enough. I spose
that the nature of the genre makes this to a certain extent
innevitable, however, the idea that he is in any way laudable
is quite frankly bollocks.>>
He is not motivated entirely or even primarily by financial
return; neither is he self-serving. He sticks his neck out
for what he considers good (or less bad).
Regards,
MrT
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