What Essentially Was John Huston's Interest in Characters Found in Movies

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Essay

What essentially was John Huston's interest in characters found in movies like The Maltese Falcon and The Treasure of Sierra Madre,? Was Huston pessimistic or optimistic overall in his view of life?

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Definitions:

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where rock masses slide horizontally past each other.

Underwater Landslide

A movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope in an underwater environment, often triggered by earthquakes or other disturbances.

Tsunami

Ocean waves of exceptionally long lengths triggered by significant disturbances such as seismic activity, volcanic explosions, or submarine landslides.

Volcanic Eruption

The release of magma, gases, and ash from a volcano, which can form new landforms and impact climate.