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"Do You Know Why I Am The Way I Am?" A Study of Masculinity in War Films
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Deese, Mackenzie Dickmeyer, Linda |
| Copyright Year | 2010 |
| Abstract | Film is a relatively new and unique channel of communication, in that it expresses messages both visually and audibly. The purpose of this study was to explore the portrayal of masculinity in war films over the last forty years. The researcher used both a historical and feminist approach of textual analysis to analyze the texts through a broader lens. After analyzing three war films from three different eras and wars, Patton, Platoon, and The Hurt Locker, it was found that masculinity has changed considerably over the years. Findings suggested that the portrayals of masculinity are beginning to revert back to the hyper-masculine characteristics of traditional male characters. This research also suggests the emergence of a newer war film hero, one who is extremely complex and entangled in an inner personal battle. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.uwlax.edu/URC/JUR-online/PDF/2010/deese.CST.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
