Enter the world of myth behind Outlander, from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness... Læs mere
Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the series - from orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses... Læs mere
In this in-depth analysis of female characters in superhero media, the authors begin by identifying ten eras of... Læs mere
BBC's Orphan Black shattered conventions with one actress - Tatiana Maslany - playing a host of main characters. At the same time, it burst through the expectations of a crowd that anticipated male heroes and female victims. This volume provides an analysis of the series.
Exploring the universal heroine's journey as she quests through world myth, this book includes numerous stories from cultures such as Scotland and Africa to reveal heroines who battle for safety and identity, thereby upsetting popular notions of the passive, gentle heroine.
The original Star Wars trilogy follows Joseph Campbell's model for the hero's journey, making Luke Skywalker's story the... Læs mere
This book traces the changing representation of female characters in the Star Wars franchise through the lens of the... Læs mere
This book traces the changing representation of female characters in the Star Wars franchise through the lens of the... Læs mere
This book investigates the role of Jewish legends and tropes in the creation and development of speculative fiction during... Læs mere
The villain’s journey is rare in popular culture--most characters are fully-formed tyrants with little to no story arc. This book... Læs mere