RARA-AVIS: Re: Definition of hardboiled
Roger Dowdy (rdowdy@sprintmail.com)
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:36:29 -0800
Okay, I'll throw in my two cents with regard to this topic
(well not
exactly two cents, more like three points). First, while
hardboiled is
all that has already been discussed it is also very much the
search for
justice in an amoral, unjust society. Granted the idea of
justice varies
considerable and may frequently boarder on revenge but
regardless the
general premise is the mission of setting right a wrong. Second
is the
means by which said justice is achieved. A common theme, of
course, is
the circumvention of the "justice system" and/or engaging in
equally
amoral/illegal activities to achieve such ends. Thirdly, the
activities
undertaken to achieve justice are frequently at the physical
and/or
psychological expense of the protagonist. I realize this is all
probably
Hardboiled 101 but I didn't recall it being mentioned
previously.
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