Lisa Perks
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Hero/Villain/Sidekick
Thanks for these responses, Natasha and Jeff. I do think that the heroes I've analyzed operate outside the constraints of hegemonic masculinity. Most obviously, they violate hegemonic masculinity's emphasis on individualism and physical strength ... -
Eleanor—Your point about
Eleanor--Your point about power dynamics, as seen through naming and costuming, reminds me of a knight/squire relationship. The subordinate sidekick is an apprentice, not an equal, who is always desiring to improve himself. As The Incredibles suggests, pe ...