Fight Club Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is the author?

Chuck Palahniuk.

Describe the Narrator in Fight Club.

The Narrator never tells his name and is a frustrated corporate slave living a dull, emasculated life.

Who is Tyler Durden?

Tyler Durden is the Narrator's imaginary alter ego, embodying his 'death drive' and repressed masculinity.

Who is Marla Singer?

Marla Singer is the only major female character, a vague love interest, and attends cancer support groups. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chloe?

Chloe is a woman dying of cancer whom the Narrator meets at a support group. Signup and view all the answers

The relationship between the Narrator and Tyler Durden begins when the Narrator starts to ___ Tyler.

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What are the first two rules of Fight Club?

You don't talk about Fight Club. Signup and view all the answers

What is Project Mayhem?

A cult-like organization that trains itself as an army to bring down modern civilization. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules of Project Mayhem?

<ol> <li>You don't ask questions about Project Mayhem. 2. No excuses. 3. No lies. 4. You have to trust Mr. Durden.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main plot of Fight Club?

The story follows the Narrator's journey as he creates Fight Club with Tyler Durden and deals with his split personality. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author

Chuck Palahniuk is the author of Fight Club.

The Narrator

The Narrator remains unnamed throughout the story.
Initially depicted as a frustrated corporate worker leading a mundane, unfulfilling life.

Tyler Durden

Imaginary alter ego of the Narrator representing repressed masculinity and the "death drive".
Charismatic and powerful figure who influences the Narrator's descent into chaos.

Marla Singer

The primary female character; acts as a love interest for both Tyler and the Narrator.
Frequently attends cancer support groups, despite not having cancer.
Has a confrontational relationship with the Narrator, especially regarding his and Tyler's actions.

Chloe

A cancer patient the Narrator meets at a support group; ultimately dies from her illness.

Relationship Between the Narrator and Tyler Durden

The Narrator begins to hallucinate Tyler, leading to the creation of underground fight clubs.
Their relationship deteriorates as Tyler gains control, ultimately forcing the Narrator to confront his own psyche.
The Narrator "defeats" Tyler by inflicting a self-inflicted gunshot wound, suggesting a merging of their identities.

Fight Club Rules

Members are prohibited from discussing Fight Club outside the meetings.
Fights are conducted bare-knuckle, with strict limits on the number of participants and rules for ending fights.

Project Mayhem

A cult-like organization formed to disrupt modern civilization, emerging from the Fight Club ethos.

Rules of Project Mayhem

Members cannot ask questions about the organization or its motives.
Total loyalty to Mr. Durden is required, emphasizing secrecy and obedience.

Fight Club Summary

Opens with the Narrator held hostage with a gun in a harsh-looking setting.
Transition to support groups where the Narrator finds solace, disrupted by Marla's presence.
The Narrator meets Tyler on a business trip and discovers his home has been destroyed.
Tyler and Marla engage in a romantic relationship; Tyler's radical ideas lead to the establishment of Project Mayhem.
Eventually, the Narrator realizes the truth of his split personality and plans to eliminate Tyler by attempting suicide.
The climax involves an explosive confrontation resulting in the Narrator ending up in a psych ward where he anticipates Mr. Durden's presence.

Description

Test your knowledge of 'Fight Club' with these flashcards covering key characters and concepts. Dive into the mind of the Narrator, his alter ego Tyler Durden, and more. Perfect for fans of Chuck Palahniuk's work!