Why Is the Stolen $40,000 in Psycho Considered a MacGuffin

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is the stolen $40,000 in Psycho considered a MacGuffin?

• A) because it is of vital importance throughout the entire movie
• B) because eventually it is of no real importance in the movie
• C) because it is of vital importance to some but not all of the characters
• D) because it is of vital importance to some but not all of the viewers
• E) because in 1960 it was considered a lot of money

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