Archetype
The Hard-boiled Detective
A cynical, world-weary private investigator, often operating in a corrupt urban environment, who adheres to a personal code of ethics despite the moral decay around them.
The Hard-boiled Detective in fiction: 1 work
Philip Marlowe embodies this archetype, navigating a morally compromised world with his own distinct, cynical code while pursuing a complex case.
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