The Rules of the Game Excerpt 2: In Robert’s quarters — the radio and the mechanical dolls; lies (1’36”)

Excerpt 2

 Questions

1. What metaphor is introduced through the 18th-century mechanical doll?
2. Discuss Christine’s remark about the doll: “It’s better than the radio”.
3.

Discuss the theme of “lying” which is introduced here. What role is lying going to play in this film?