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In Nicholas Ray's "Bigger Than Life," what profession does the main character have?

  • Schoolteacher

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Answer

The main character in Nicholas Ray's "Bigger Than Life" is a schoolteacher named Ed Avery, a mild-mannered man whose life takes a dark turn after he is prescribed a new drug called cortisone to treat a life-threatening illness. The initially miraculous drug transforms Avery into an abusive, megalomaniacal tyrant, showcasing the dangers of unchecked power and the fragile line between medication and addiction.
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