Re: RARA-AVIS: Tragedy Vs. Noir

From: Kerry J. Schooley ( gsp.schoo@murderoutthere.com)
Date: 30 Sep 2005


At 04:22 PM 30/09/2005 -0400, you wrote:

>In a message dated 9/30/05 12:17:55 PM, bsandyman@att.net writes:
>
>
> >
> > Ok, so the distinction is that in noir you are screwed despite your
> choices.
> > The protagonist can't win because there is too much chaos in the way?
> >
>
>I'd say oftentimes the protagonist is screwed BECAUSE of his or her choices
>
>John Lau

I'd say both.

Best, Kerry

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