Heat Of The Night Analysis

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In the Heat of the Night takes place during the civil rights movement. Chief Gillespie in conjunction with the racist residents of Sparta, do not welcome outsiders, especially not a black man, which is obvious upon Virgil Tibbs unjust arrest at the train station. Gillespie appears as a corrupt, prejudiced, and narrow-minded police chief, yet he and Virgil continue working collectively to solve Colbert’s murder. Chief Gillespie appears to experience self-isolation and loneliness which he expresses in the scene in his house with Virgil. For example, Gillespie asks Tibbs if he has a family or if he is or has been married. Chief Gillespie reacts to Tibbs’ responses as a consolation of pity, yet they similarly share a common bond of employment

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