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"Den typiska skurken"

Krasniqi Shala, Shqipe LU (2023) GNVK22 20231
Department of Gender Studies
Abstract
This essay conducts a semiotic analysis of four Walt Disney Pictures films, two from the 1990s and two from the past decade. The films were selected based on their release periods and shared narratives. The first two films analyzed are Vaiana from 2016 and Pocahontas from 1995, chosen for their focus on independent female protagonists. The other two films, En annorlunda värld from 2022 and Lejonkungen from 1994, revolves around father-son relationships. The study draws primarily on Gillian Rose's semiotic analysis, utilizing Connell's (2005) masculinity theory, Eder's (2010) character clock, and Seger's (1990) supporting characters. Hall's (2015) concepts of representation and stereotypes are also employed. The study concludes that Vaiana... (More)
This essay conducts a semiotic analysis of four Walt Disney Pictures films, two from the 1990s and two from the past decade. The films were selected based on their release periods and shared narratives. The first two films analyzed are Vaiana from 2016 and Pocahontas from 1995, chosen for their focus on independent female protagonists. The other two films, En annorlunda värld from 2022 and Lejonkungen from 1994, revolves around father-son relationships. The study draws primarily on Gillian Rose's semiotic analysis, utilizing Connell's (2005) masculinity theory, Eder's (2010) character clock, and Seger's (1990) supporting characters. Hall's (2015) concepts of representation and stereotypes are also employed. The study concludes that Vaiana and En annorlunda värld showcase similarities and differences in villain portrayal compared to Pocahontas and Lejonkungen. While villains in all four films possess dark qualities, vaiana features a transformed antagonist, adding complexity, and En annorlunda värld challenges typical villain stereotypes through Calisto's character. (Less)
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author
Krasniqi Shala, Shqipe LU
supervisor
organization
course
GNVK22 20231
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Semiotic analysis villains, stereotypes, character clock, Semiotisk analys, Disney, skurkar, stereotyper, karaktärsklockan
language
Swedish
id
9137303
date added to LUP
2023-09-14 09:13:05
date last changed
2023-09-14 09:13:05
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  abstract     = {{This essay conducts a semiotic analysis of four Walt Disney Pictures films, two from the 1990s and two from the past decade. The films were selected based on their release periods and shared narratives. The first two films analyzed are Vaiana from 2016 and Pocahontas from 1995, chosen for their focus on independent female protagonists. The other two films, En annorlunda värld from 2022 and Lejonkungen from 1994, revolves around father-son relationships. The study draws primarily on Gillian Rose's semiotic analysis, utilizing Connell's (2005) masculinity theory, Eder's (2010) character clock, and Seger's (1990) supporting characters. Hall's (2015) concepts of representation and stereotypes are also employed. The study concludes that Vaiana and En annorlunda värld showcase similarities and differences in villain portrayal compared to Pocahontas and Lejonkungen. While villains in all four films possess dark qualities, vaiana features a transformed antagonist, adding complexity, and En annorlunda värld challenges typical villain stereotypes through Calisto's character.}},
  author       = {{Krasniqi Shala, Shqipe}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{"Den typiska skurken"}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}