Philip Marlowe the Paradox of a Bachelor
Raymond Chandler was a man of great talent. Chandler was a talented novelist. He created unique characters throughout his writings. One of his writings, “Trouble is my Business” is home to one of Chandler’s most famous creations. The famous Philip Marlowe. Philip Marlowe is a Los Angeles private investigator full of contradictions. Philip Marlowe illustrates the characteristics of a man who doesn’t like to show pain or fear, likes to stay away from regular relationships, and can take a lot of punishment. Throughout “Trouble is my Business,” Philip Marlowe shows characteristics of someone who is in good shape and can take a lot of punishment. When Philip Marlowe was presented with Mr. Gerald’s case; …show more content…
In the beginning of the story, Anna instructs Gladys to come and clean her ashtray for her. Anna does this to tease Marlowe. Marlowe not amused says, “She blushed and I have a dinner date with Darryl Zanuck.” (255) A couple of minutes later Marlowe states, “Does she have a steady?” These quotes show how Marlowe would rather have an irregular relationship with Gladys instead of a regular relationship. After Marlowe’s case ended because of Mr. Gerald Junior’s murder; Marlowe was ordered by Mr. Estel, to stay away from Misses Huntress. Marlowe being a man to show no fear went right for Misses Huntress. Unfortunately, Marlowe realized that he preferred to be isolated from regular human relationships. Marlowe stated, “I was glad when she left—even though she didn’t bother to tell me goodbye,” (294) this quote explains how he was not bothered by Miss Huntress leaving without notice, but was actually happy she had left, due to his realization that he preferred to stick to …show more content…
Marlowe was sneaked on by two thugs. Marlowe being harassed by one them states the following, “You can’t get away with it.” (267) When someone has no fear they clearly state their position and their mind. Marlowe did just that by stating the former. In that same situation, Marlow said, “"I 'm half full of good Scotch and ready to go places and get things done. Don 't waste much of my time. What do you boys want?" (267) When two men break into your home and they have guns, the last the thing you would want to do is aggravate them. Nevertheless, that is what Marlowe did because he does not like to show fear. Towards the end of the short story, Marlowe is assaulted by Waxnose. Marlowe convinced Waxnose to not kill him, but Marlowe did that by showing no fear; Marlowe stated, "I knew all along it was my lucky day. I 've been feeling so good."
Raymond Chandler was a man of great talent. Chandler was a talented novelist. He created unique characters throughout his writings. One of his writings, “Trouble is my Business” is home to one of Chandler’s most famous creations. The famous Philip Marlowe. Philip Marlowe is a Los Angeles private investigator full of contradictions. Philip Marlowe illustrates the characteristics of a man who doesn’t like to show pain or fear, likes to stay away from regular relationships, and can take a lot of punishment. Throughout “Trouble is my Business,” Philip Marlowe shows characteristics of someone who is in good shape and can take a lot of punishment. When Philip Marlowe was presented with Mr. Gerald’s case; …show more content…
In the beginning of the story, Anna instructs Gladys to come and clean her ashtray for her. Anna does this to tease Marlowe. Marlowe not amused says, “She blushed and I have a dinner date with Darryl Zanuck.” (255) A couple of minutes later Marlowe states, “Does she have a steady?” These quotes show how Marlowe would rather have an irregular relationship with Gladys instead of a regular relationship. After Marlowe’s case ended because of Mr. Gerald Junior’s murder; Marlowe was ordered by Mr. Estel, to stay away from Misses Huntress. Marlowe being a man to show no fear went right for Misses Huntress. Unfortunately, Marlowe realized that he preferred to be isolated from regular human relationships. Marlowe stated, “I was glad when she left—even though she didn’t bother to tell me goodbye,” (294) this quote explains how he was not bothered by Miss Huntress leaving without notice, but was actually happy she had left, due to his realization that he preferred to stick to …show more content…
Marlowe was sneaked on by two thugs. Marlowe being harassed by one them states the following, “You can’t get away with it.” (267) When someone has no fear they clearly state their position and their mind. Marlowe did just that by stating the former. In that same situation, Marlow said, “"I 'm half full of good Scotch and ready to go places and get things done. Don 't waste much of my time. What do you boys want?" (267) When two men break into your home and they have guns, the last the thing you would want to do is aggravate them. Nevertheless, that is what Marlowe did because he does not like to show fear. Towards the end of the short story, Marlowe is assaulted by Waxnose. Marlowe convinced Waxnose to not kill him, but Marlowe did that by showing no fear; Marlowe stated, "I knew all along it was my lucky day. I 've been feeling so good."