The Big Sleep
The BIG SLEEP by chandler
What seems to motivate the characters in the big sleep
What seems to motivate the characters in the big sleep
One of the main themes in the novel is corruption. The action takes place in the 1930s, a time dominated by violence, crime and deviant behaviors. Many people became rich and those who had old money would do anything to make sure that they do not lose their influence and way of life. The novel presents the struggle for power and how it destroys those who get involved in shady business.