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I intend to analyse how Iain Banks uses the techniques of characterisation and symbolism to highlight the themes of responsibility and relationships in his novel complicity.
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I intend to analyse how Iain Banks uses the techniques of characterisation and symbolism to highlight the themes of responsibility and relationships in his novel complicity. "All of those murdered were bad men...arms dealers, child porn merchants, irresponsible business men, but did that give the killer permission to end their lives?" (Elle Haddock) On reflection I too wonder if "that gave the killer permission to end their lives?" - the ruthless and sinister character Andy from Banks compelling novel 'Complicity'. The above extract from footle.net is basically the central dilemma of the book and provides the dramatic moment when the killer is finally confronted with what he has done. The novel itself broadly outlines the themes of loathing, politics, relationships and responsibility. I intend to analyse how Banks techniques of characterisation and symbolism help the reader to understand these themes in particular relationships. Set in Edinburgh, Scotland, Cameron Colley is a reporter for Caledonian newspaper,...
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