Women in Game of Thrones

Power, Conformity and Resistance

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Game of Thrones, one of the hottest series on television, leaves hundreds of critics divided on how "feminist" the show really is. Certainly the female characters, strong and weak, embody a variety of archetypes--widow queens, warrior women, damsels in distress, career women, priestesses, crones, mothers and maidens. However, the problem is that most of them play a single role without nuance--even the "strong women" have little to do besides strut about as one-note characters. This book analyzes the women and their portrayals one by one, along with their historical inspirations. Accompanying issues in television studies also appear, from the male gaze to depiction of race. How these characters are treated in the series and how they treat themselves becomes central, as many strip for the pleasure of men or are sacrificed as pawns. Some nude scenes or moments of male violence are fetishized and filmed to tantalize, while others show the women's trauma and attempt to identify with the scene's female perspective. The key is whether the characters break out of their traditional roles and become multidimensional.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-04-28
Mått152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt322 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor216
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786494163

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Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Controversial Issues in the SeriesGratuitous Sex?RapeMale GazeFake Lesbian ScenesRaceIndependent Action versus Acting for OthersPart II: Exploring Archetypes and TropesFemale ArchetypesThe Strong FemalesThe Warrior Woman ArchetypeThe Warrior: Arya and BrienneThe Bodyguard: Osha and MeeraThe Pirate: Asha/YaraThe Career Woman: TalisaThe Warrior-AnimaThe Feminized FemalesWidows and Mothers: The Chatelaines and Queen ConsortsMaidens: The Innocent, the Orphan, and the Femme FataleThe ProstitutesThe CronesThe SeersTricksters: The Sand SnakesGreat Goddess: The Heart TreesMonstrous Woman: StoneheartThe Hero Queen: DaenerysPart III: Gender Roles in WesterosWomen in WesterosMen in the Gender Biased SystemWomen Despise Men by Despising WomenMen’s Attitudes Toward WomenFan ReactionsConclusionAppendix 1. CastAppendix 2. Episode ListAppendix 3. ArchetypesWorks CitedIndex

“intriguing anecdotes...thoroughly researched and impressively analyzed...highly recommended”—Library Journal; “pays full homage to the complex vision and plot mastering mind of its creator, George R.R. Martin”—Midwest Book Review; “a thought-provoking read. Anyone who is a fan of the novel series or show should read it to get an interesting perspective that is backed up with convincing evidence”—Against the Grain.