Buffy and the heroine's journey : vampire slayer as feminine chosen one / Valerie Estelle Frankel.
Buffy and the heroine's journey : vampire slayer as feminine chosen one / Valerie Estelle Frankel.
Buffy and the heroine's journey : vampire slayer as feminine chosen one / Valerie Estelle Frankel.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
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N791.4572/121
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Language
English
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Physical content
ix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Introduction -- The hero's and heroine's journey -- Departing the ordinary world-the film -- Refusing the call, accepting the call -- Allies and enemies -- Angel/angelus -- Embracing the shadow: faith -- The rewards of growing up -- Terrible mother, powerless father -- More allies, more enemies -- L...
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2012.
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Summary
"Television's Buffy the Vampire Slayer represents the heroine's journey. This study explores how Buffy blends 1990s girl power and the path of the warrior woman with mythic traditions. It chronicles her descent into death and subsequent return. Buffy experiences the classic heroine's quest, ascending to protector and queen in this timeless metaphor...
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Buffy and the heroine's journey : vampire slayer as feminine chosen one / Valerie Estelle Frankel.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-214) and index.
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Date Copyright
c2012.
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N791.4572/121
Record Identifier
74VvW7pBDrpZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvW7pBDrpZ
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ISBN
0786467924 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786467921 (softcover : alk. paper)
DDC
791.4572
MMS ID
991011930789702626
