Bogart's Use Of Firearms In The Film 'Spade'

Primarily, Bogart depicts the character Spade with a more domineering effect on screen; in contrast to Marlowe, whose character he provides a more humanistic touch to. When Spade’s detective partner, Archer, is murdered, Spade’s first reaction is not to mourn the death, but rather to have Archer’s name scraped off the window of their detective firm. This immediately causes the audience to mentally recoil and distance themselves to Bogart’s character because of his seemingly cold and inhuman actions. Furthermore, Spade’s refusal to use firearms within the film allows Bogart’s character to ascend above the others. This is due to the implied idea that Sam Spade cannot be hurt, regardless of whether or not he carries a firearm. Moreover, the image