Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Questions and Answers
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
What is the nature of the showdown between Smiley and Karla in John le Carre's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and what...
The showdown between Smiley and Karla is an indirect battle of wits, emblematic of Cold War espionage. Smiley, a British intelligence agent, seeks to uncover Soviet moles within his ranks, while...
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
How does one interpret Smiley's musings about loyalty and treason in chapter 36 of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?
In Chapter 36, Smiley reflects on loyalty and treason, questioning whether treason can be "mindless" like violence, which is often impulsive. Treason, however, typically involves deliberate,...