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| name = Raoul Duke | | name = Raoul Duke | ||
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| occupation = Journalist | | birth_date = | ||
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| nationality = American | |||
| occupation = Journalist, Author | |||
| notable_works = [[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]] | |||
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[[File:Duke_depp.jpg|Duke depp|thumb]] | |||
'''Raoul Duke''' is a fictional character and the [[alter ego]] of [[Hunter S. Thompson]], a prominent American journalist and author. Duke is best known as the protagonist of Thompson's novel ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]'', which is a [[gonzo journalism]] account of a drug-fueled road trip to [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. | |||
== Character Overview == | |||
Raoul Duke is depicted as a [[journalist]] who embarks on a journey to cover a [[motorcycle]] race in Las Vegas, but the assignment quickly devolves into a chaotic exploration of the American dream, fueled by a vast array of [[psychoactive drugs]]. The character is often seen wearing [[aviator sunglasses]], a Hawaiian shirt, and a bucket hat, which have become iconic symbols associated with Thompson himself. | |||
== | == Literary Significance == | ||
Raoul Duke is | The character of Raoul Duke is a central figure in the genre of [[gonzo journalism]], a style of journalism that blends factual reporting with [[fictional]] elements and [[first-person narrative]]. This style was pioneered by Hunter S. Thompson and is characterized by its [[subjective]] perspective and [[satirical]] tone. | ||
== | == Cultural Impact == | ||
Raoul Duke | Raoul Duke has become a cultural icon, representing the countercultural movements of the 1960s and 1970s. The character's adventures in ''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'' have been adapted into a [[film]] directed by [[Terry Gilliam]], starring [[Johnny Depp]] as Duke. The film has contributed to the enduring popularity of the character and the novel. | ||
== | == See Also == | ||
* [[Hunter S. Thompson]] | * [[Hunter S. Thompson]] | ||
* [[Gonzo journalism]] | |||
* [[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)]] | * [[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)]] | ||
* [[Counterculture of the 1960s]] | * [[Counterculture of the 1960s]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional journalists]] | [[Category:Fictional journalists]] | ||
[[Category:Hunter S. Thompson | [[Category:Hunter S. Thompson]] | ||
[[Category:American literature]] | |||
[[Category:Counterculture of the 1960s]] | |||
[[Category:Literary characters introduced in 1971]] | [[Category:Literary characters introduced in 1971]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:51, 25 February 2025
Raoul Duke is a fictional character and the alter ego of Hunter S. Thompson, a prominent American journalist and author. Duke is best known as the protagonist of Thompson's novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which is a gonzo journalism account of a drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Character Overview[edit]
Raoul Duke is depicted as a journalist who embarks on a journey to cover a motorcycle race in Las Vegas, but the assignment quickly devolves into a chaotic exploration of the American dream, fueled by a vast array of psychoactive drugs. The character is often seen wearing aviator sunglasses, a Hawaiian shirt, and a bucket hat, which have become iconic symbols associated with Thompson himself.
Literary Significance[edit]
The character of Raoul Duke is a central figure in the genre of gonzo journalism, a style of journalism that blends factual reporting with fictional elements and first-person narrative. This style was pioneered by Hunter S. Thompson and is characterized by its subjective perspective and satirical tone.
Cultural Impact[edit]
Raoul Duke has become a cultural icon, representing the countercultural movements of the 1960s and 1970s. The character's adventures in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas have been adapted into a film directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp as Duke. The film has contributed to the enduring popularity of the character and the novel.
