CIN101H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Film Noir, Sexual Arousal, Christian Cross
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Where law and community must be rugged, individual men; the land is both precious and dangerous. Respect or admiration for tough men and expansive landscape, awe at natural beauty. Revolving around men whose ambition spills beyond the law, for which they often pay the price. Full of intrigue, false clues and a mystery to be solved. Respect or admiration for self-willed individuals, identification with greed, egotism, ruthless tactics. Anticipation, second- guessing, problem- solving skills, suspicion, suspense. Where individuals must strive to achieve goals against severe, life-threatening odds and, often, a time limit. In which dangerous figures or spirits, sociopaths, or evil threaten individuals who have little external help. Fear, suspense, horror, shock, surprise, disgust, repulsion, relief. That revolves around song and dance, exuberance, spontaneity, togetherness and love. Joy, happiness, delight, pleasure, escape, affection, light- heartedness, release. Where trust and honesty prove rare, seduction and betrayal abound; no one can be trusted; darkness engulfs people.
