The Bonfire of the Vanities Lesson Plan

What are the key dynamics and conflicts evident in the encounter between the detectives, Kramer, Reverend Mr. Bacon, and Mrs. Annie Lamb during their meeting?

The encounter between the detectives, Kramer, Reverend Mr. Bacon, and Mrs. Annie Lamb is marked by hidden agendas and conflicting motivations. Throughout the car ride to the meeting and the entire duration of the discussion, Kramer grapples with the need to avoid appearing too sympathetic or overly "Jewish" in the presence of his hero, Detective Martin, who embodies Kramer's ideal of Irish toughness, unwavering resolve, and masculine strength. From Kramer's perspective, tainted by self-doubt and self-loathing,...