Raymond Chandler's description of the fictional detective suggests that the detective should be a perfect human being.

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Raymond Chandler's description of the fictional detective, particularly Philip Marlowe, suggests that the detective should be flawed, possessing a complex moral code rather than being a perfect human being. Chandler emphasized realism and depth in character, making his detectives more relatable and human.

Raymond Chandler's Description of the Fictional Detective Suggests That the Detective