>
> The other way around, I think, if we're talking
cause and effect. But
I
> agree, with Chandler and Hammet the question as to
whether the femmes
will
> crack the dicks' noble codes provides dramatic
tension.
>
> Kerry
>
>
But surely you never seriously think that Marlowe, as
probably the best example, is going to do the wrong thing
just because he has a yen for one of the generally vain,
shallow & murderous femme fatales? Quite aside from the
fact that Marlowe seems to have a practically non-existent
sex drive he's far too (self)righteous. And Spade may act
cynical & he may in all other respects be cynical but he
takes his work very seriously.Far more seriously than
sentiment.Or romance.
Rene
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