IVIV Chandler

[Doug Millison]

>  Why do you seem to think Marlowe enjoys violence, or spends a
> lot of time hanging out with cops, etc.?


  He does spend a lot of time with cops in The Big Sleep and Farewell,  
My Lovely. It's part of the job, the career he's chosen for himself.   
And he's occasionally looking for a fight. Maybe if you read the books  
you'll see just how often, on both scores.

As I said in my first post on this topic, I'd be interested in reading  
a close analysis of Chandler that claims Marlowe isn't racist, or  
reactionary.  I've yet to see that here.

  Thanks Paul, for reminding us that the tradition of literary  
criticism extends beyond the learned Mr. Widdecombe.

I don't agree with your interpretation of Marlowe, John.   If that  
amounts to a "falling out" then so be it.  Usually, my friends and I  
manage to disagree on this sort of thing and still remain friends.    
Sorry you don't seem to be up for that.