The article compares the ideology behind the films by Stanley Cavell and Alfred Hitchcock. It focuses on the relationship between doubt and romance and what Cavell calls “the truth of skepticism”. Hitchcock is presented as a counterexample of this claim made by Cavell about the ambiguity of truth in relationships. In fact, the depiction of romance in Hitchcock’s work makes us question Cavell’s philosophy. The article explores other issues such as faith and exemplifies the arguments using a breadth of Hitchcock films.

    Hitchcock’s constant exposition of the mutability of romance and the doubt in relationships is highlighted throughout the article. L.B. Jeffries relationship with Lisa Freemont this is particularly helping information, especially in respect to Jeffries’ cold and reserved attitude towards Lisa. The article informs us that this is a common issue in Hitchcock relationships as the detached male character is forced to confront his feelings towards a woman due to an unrelated event, in this case, the murder of Mrs. Thorwald. Robert Allen explains the characteristics common to almost every Hitchcock character, relationship, or plot for which an element of romance is involved.