Our film opening shows a representation of your typical male detective. He acts as a representation of authority and perhaps our view of those in power. Film Noir crimes where based on specifically hard boiled American crime. This meant they featured violence, strong language and particularly brash male protagonist. Our main character, the detective, should be someone who people can trust. He is working in aid of justice. His costume denotes that he is smart and self respecting which connotes that he is trust worthy. However in our film he is the only one at the crime scene which allows him to do whatever he wants. He also acts quite careless when walking around the crime scene as he interacts with the furniture and props taking no care for forensic evidence. This was done to show the potential corruptness in the legal system during the era and how people of authority are not always trustworthy.
Our opening also produces a representation for the alpha male personality. Being that he is alone shows his Independence and confidence. The narration uses a monotone voice which shows how he is not phased by what he See's. To the audience this may build there confidence as they are seeing the story from the perspective of such a strong character. On the other hand his lack of care may make him vulnerable to tragedy and therefore could spark fear.
Ultimately our main protagonist is counter typical to every male or policeman. However he conforms the type of alpha male or private detective which is a slightly more niche character role.
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