The Big Sleep Character Analysis

A villain’s portrayal plays a big role in detective fiction. In The Big Sleep, Carmen and Vivian play important roles that differ from the typical representation of villains. Through years of enduring equality between men and women, it can be seen that women are finally able to prove that they have the capability and power just as much as men. An example shown in the film can be seen where Carmen is described as a femme fatale. She has two faces, one where she acts, as an innocent child while the other is a cold-blooded murderer. Her actions are often repetitive which makes it look rehearsed as if she is playing a character under her mask.
“The gun pointed at my chest. Her hand seemed to be quite steady. The hissing sound grew louder and