Binary Opposites in Film Noir

Film Noir uses binary opposites to achieve its dark, twisting and contrasting plot lines. Some of the most common opposites seen in Film Noir are listed below:

Binary Opposites in Film Noir

·       Innocence Vs Corruption

·       Male Vs Female

·       Good Female Vs Bad Female

·       Light Vs Dark

·       Gullibility Vs Deceit and Betrayal

·       Law abiding Vs law breaking