Full metadata
Title
A Modern Myth of Perfection: The Pygmalion Story in Contemporary Film and Culture
Description
This thesis examines contemporary cinematic adaptations of the Ovidian Pygmalion story. The films Blade Runner (1981), Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Ruby Sparks (2012), and Her (2013) are analyzed. This thesis seeks to understand why this particular myth is so resonant in today's popular culture and what this relevance reveals about modern society. The roles of female subjugation, sexualization, and relationship with technology will be major areas of concern. Research includes film criticism, Ovidian scholarship, and new advances in computer technology.
Date Created
2015-05
Contributors
- Story, Sara Katherine (Author)
- Corse, Taylor (Thesis director)
- Ellis, Lawrence (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- Department of English (Contributor)
Topical Subject
Resource Type
Extent
59 pages
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
Primary Member of
Series
Academic Year 2014-2015
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.28694
Level of coding
minimal
Cataloging Standards
System Created
- 2017-10-30 02:50:57
System Modified
- 2021-08-11 04:09:57
- 3 years 3 months ago
Additional Formats