Walter Sobchak, NeoConservative?

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Originally Posted by saden1

Never seen The Big Lebowski...looks pretty funny...I'll be sure to check it out. As for Walter Sobchak, he probably would pass the Monica Goodling litmus test.

I'm not so sure. She might not approve of his conversion to Judaeism. I think the Philip Seymour Hoffman character (Brandt) would be more her speed.

I was just thinking that if The Dude and Walter represent the two opposing political camps post 60s, then what is the cultural significance of the other characters?

I suppose Donny would be the undecided voter.

The other Lebowski might represent economic conservatism, or movement conservatism.

Bunny (Tara Reid) might represent celebrity.

Maude is Academia.

The Nihilists, well, I think The Coens just liked doing the accent and mocking German pretense, a la Sprockets.

Jackie Treehorn is Hollywood.

Jesus (John Turturro) might be Arabs or any other type that causes reflexive discomfort for many Americans.

Anyone who has seen the film should feel free to comment.