Indy's Glasses

Indy pulls on his reading glasses in his cluttered college office to scrutinize fine print on documents amid Peruvian trinkets and academic clutter. He adjusts them for close inspection during conversation with Marcus Brody, then removes them swiftly to lock eyes and focus directly on Brody as discussion turns to the missing idol and Army summons.

2 appearances

Purpose

Reading aid for examining fine print on documents

Significance

Highlights Indy's shift from scholarly scrutiny to urgent personal stakes as Brody reveals Army Intelligence seeks Abner Ravenwood, pivoting the scene from academic routine to mission incitement

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Idol Missing — Army Intelligence Wants Abner

Indy's reading glasses are used to inspect fine print at the scene's start; he snaps the book closed and removes them to focus on Brody, a small physical beat that signals shift from casual scholarship to personal engagement.

Before: Worn by Indy while reading a book near the window.

After: Removed and set aside as Indy gives Brody his full attention.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Campus Interruption — Army Business Intrudes

Indy's glasses are used earlier to read fine print; he removes them, signaling a switch from scholarly focus to personal engagement with Brody, a small physical beat that makes his reaction to the government's mention more intimate.

Before: Worn by Indy while reading close print in a book near the window.

After: Taken off and placed aside as Indy focuses on Brody and the conversation turns serious.

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