In a message dated 3/18/05 2:29:29 AM,
allanguthrie@ukonline.co.uk writes:
> Agreed. But wouldn't you also agree that one method
of establishing a
> character's toughness is by demonstrating how he
responds to physical pain
> (mental pain will do it, too, but I'd associate that
with noir rather than
> hardboiled). If, after removing somebody's teeth
with pliers, they turn
> round and say, "Thath the beth you can do?" you'd
have to consider them
> pretty tough.
>
minor spoiler:
at the end of Frank MIller's Sin City, Marv is on the
electric chair, survives the first jolt and chortles, "Is
that the best you can do, you pansies?"
Miller later licenced an action figure commemorating the
moment. it's battery operated. when you throw the switch,
Marv vibrates in the chair, his eyes light up red, then he
utters the line. I have one. it's magnificent
John Lau
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