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Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters : Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television pdf

Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters : Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television pdf

Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters : Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television.cLynnette Porter
Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters : Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television
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Author: Lynnette Porter
Number of Pages: 316 pages
Published Date: 10 Aug 2010
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Publication Country: Jefferson, NC, United States
Language: English
Format: PDF
ISBN: 9780786448586
File size: 39 Mb
File Name: Tarnished.Heroes,.Charming.Villains,.and.Modern.Monsters.Science.Fiction.in.Shades.of.Gray.on.21st.Century.Television.pdf
Download Link: Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television
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The heroes, villains, and monsters portrayed in such popular science fiction television series as Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, illustrate a shift from traditional, clearly defined characterizations toward much murkier definitions. Traditional heroes give way to "gray" heroes who must become more like the villains or monsters they face if they are going to successfully save society. This book examines the ambiguous heroes and villains, focusing on these characters' different perspectives on morality and their roles within society. Appendixes include production details for each series, descriptions and summaries of pivotal episodes, and a list of selected texts for classroom use.

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