Gender Roles & Stereotypes
Relationship & Commitment
‘I can’t tell you what a welcome sight this is. No wonder your husband still loves you.’ (Jeff to Stella when she brings his breakfast) Scene 8
‘Well, I never saw him ask her for advice. She volunteered plenty, but I never saw him ask her for any.’ (Jeff to Lisa about Thorwald) Scene 10
‘Besides, you’re not up on your private eye literature. When they’re in trouble, it’s always their Girl Friday that gets them out of it.’ (Lisa to Jeff) Scene 10
‘That feminine intuition stuff sells magazines but in real life, it’s still a fairy tale.’ (Doyle to Jeff and Lisa) Scene 10
Do you suppose it’s ethical even if you prove he didn’t commit a crime?’
'That’s a secret and private world you’re looking into out there. People do a lot of things in private that they couldn’t possibly explain in public’
‘Maybe one day she’ll find her happiness.’
‘Yeah, and some man will lose his.’ (Stella to Jeff about Miss Lonelyhearts) Scene 6
‘How’s your wife?’ (Jeff to Doyle when Doyle leers at Miss Torso) Scene 9
Connection between Text & Self
Connection between Text & Self
Connection between Text & Self
Connection between Text & World
Connection between Text & World
Connection between Text & World
