The finest ingredients of a well-made movie are well-crafted characters that coalesce to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece Pulp Fiction (1994) has stood the test of time in large part due to its characters with big personalities.They all live and breathe their own big personalities and own distinct brand of cool. There’s a Bible-quoting hitman with a philosophical edge, a twist-dancing mob wife, and a dirty boxer with a strong code of honor. They all have distinct styles, unpredictable sides, and snappy dialogue, all of which make them very memorable. Some are poised; some are just playing at it.In this mash-up of brazen eccentricity, it’s quite possible to overlook someone who is understated. The Wolf (Harvey Keitel) is that person in Pulp Fiction. He is a “cleaner” for the mafia, someone who scrubs crime scenes of the evidence and the mess. And, while doing so, he exposes the film’s central conflict—performing a role vs. having substance—in one single, deep line.“Of course, you are a character; it doesn’t mean that you have character.”Vincent and Jules: A Stylish FacadeBefore we are introduced to The Wolf’s organized and dignified way of working, the narrative builds the film’s chaotic world, in which Vincent and Jules are the centerpieces.The Charming: A Cinematic ArchetypeVincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are the poster children of cinematic snazz. They go around Los Angeles on their “hits” with a loosened-up attitude of regular office workers. They discuss foot massages and French names...
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