Object

Indy's Parlor Sofa

Sofa sits before a roaring fire in Indy's parlor. A silk-gowned Harlow-type woman lounges across it, sipping champagne with composed glamour. Brody freezes mid-stride in the foyer upon spotting her, the sight jarring against his urgent midnight visit and framing her as an enigmatic presence in Indy's private world.

1 appearances

Purpose

Seating for relaxed lounging near the fireplace

Significance

Amplifies tension and curiosity; the woman's poised occupation contrasts Brody's haste, hinting at hidden layers in Indy's social life and complicating the Ark discussion.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

The Silk-Gowned Stranger in Indy's Parlor

The parlor sofa physically hosts the silk‑gowned woman, framing her as part of Indy's domestic sphere. Its placement in front of the fire creates the tableau that arrests Brody and signals an unexpected intimacy in Indy's home life.

Before: Clean, occupied by the silk‑gowned woman who is lounging and sipping champagne.

After: Remains occupied and unchanged; continues to present the glamorous image that disrupts Brody's focus.

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