The Hustler themes
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The paper about to be read is about the movie 'The Hustler.' The Hustler is a movie about a man (Eddie Felson) who likes to shoot pool for money. He hits rock bottom against fellow hustler Minnesota Fats. He then meets a girl who changes his life. He then meets Bert Gordon who wants to manipulate him and convinces him to gamble again.
Eddie Felson also known as Fast Eddie is the main character in the movie. Eddie does not have his priorities straight. Eddie is obsessed with winning other people's money. Winning other people's money keeps Eddie going. Eddie's life lacks meaning, he keeps winning in pool, but he is still not satisfied...