Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Men and Masculinity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Quote #1

DONOVAN: I trust your trip down was comfortable, Dr. Jones. My men didn't alarm you, I hope.

When it comes to masculinity, Donovan's a poser—the kind of man who needs henchmen to do his dirty work for him, the kind who equates money with power and influence, and the kind who wears tailored suits and doesn't get his hands dirty. This puts him in stark opposition to Indiana.

Quote #2

BRODY: Your father and I have been friends since time began. I watched you grow up, Indy; I watched the two of you grow up. I've never seen you this concerned about him before.

INDIANA: (Entering the house:) Dad? (To Marcus:) He's an academic, a bookworm. He's not a field man.

Indiana and Henry represent two different versions of masculinity. Indiana values brute force and risk: as he says proudly, he's a "field man." He's out there riding horses, shooting guns, and wearing a rad leather jacket—you know, playing into all those traditionally "masculine" Western values. Henry, on the other hand, is a bookworm who prefers using his brain to using his muscles.

Quote #3

BRODY: How will we recognize this Dr. Schneider when we see him?

INDIANA: I don't know. Maybe he'll know us.

ELSA: Dr. Jones?

INDIANA: Yes.

ELSA: I knew it was you. You have your father's eyes.

INDIANA: And my mother's ears, but the rest belongs to you.

ELSA: Looks like the best parts have already been spoken for. (To Brody:) Marcus Brody?

BRODY: (Taking off his hat:) That's right.

ELSA: (Extending her hand:) Dr. Elsa Schneider.

Um, yeah, guys. Women can be archaeologists and earn doctorates, too. We don't know if this exchange says more about Indiana's and Brody's personal values or about society's values at the time. What do you think?