Holden Caulfield Character Analysis

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The actors in this movie make it what it is. The storyline is strange and can be weird at times but the actors’ emotion and fluidity make the ever so impossible plot and storyline, seem as realistic as ever. Gloria Swanson (Norma Desmond) and William Holden (Joe Gillis) were unfazed by the unusual plot they had to illustrate to viewers and rather did it flawlessly. As a viewer you really believe you are watching in real life, such a indifferent love story take place before your eyes. I guess that’s what usually happens when you have a 2 time Oscar nominated actress and 2 time NBR Award winning actor in the same movie right? Not to mention the numerous awards they both won after this work including a best male nominated Oscar award and a best actress in a leading role Oscar winner by Swanson. …show more content…

His character, Max the butler, was not only a perfect fit, but crucial in this film. Without him, this movie would have gone down as a freak show. His constant love for Norma, who he was once a director for-- in the movie and in real life, fueled the starvation for Norma’s fantasy to become real. Max, who was once a big time director and silent film star, once again both in the movie and real life, was reduced to being a butler for Norma in her shambled Mansion. His love for her however, keeps him there, feeding her illusions, forging her fan mail, and staying fiercely devoted to her greatness. Without his success, especially with Norma, in real life and in Sunset Boulevard, this movie wouldn’t feel the

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