john a. sweeney

PhD CandidateUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa, Dept. of Political Science

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I have an Army/We have a Hulk: Thinking Politics in The Avengers

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john a. sweeney University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dept. of Political Science

May 09, 2012
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I have an Army/We have a Hulk: Thinking Politics in The Avengers The Avengers Ranciere politics Late Capitalism Hulk Curator's Note Disclaimer: I like the Hulk. I think my affinity stems from viewing him as a monster rather than a hero. As an ambiguo ...

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Re: I have an Army/We have a Hulk : Thinking Politics in The Avengers

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john a. sweeney University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dept. of Political Science

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 6:31 pm
Excellent comments! Thank you both for the thoughtful responses. I think you both nailed the issues I find relevant in the film and in superhero cinema in general. The framing of soliders as "heroes" is something that interests me greatly, and I ...