The Hudsucker Proxy



The Hudsucker Proxy

Introduction

The Hudsucker Proxy is the tale of Norville Barnes , a shmuck from Muncie, Indiana. He takes a bus to New York City to find fame and fortune. He has a tough time finding a job, because he has no practical experience (doesn't that sound familiar?). Fate guides him to Hudsucker Industries, where he lands a job in the mailroom.

Analysis

Norville's vision is the hula-hoop, that circular piece of plastic that was all the rage in the '50s. It becomes a huge moneymaker for the company, which in turns drives the stock price up—exactly what ...