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
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2015-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Story, Sara Katherine
- Thesis director: Corse, Taylor
- Committee member: Ellis, Lawrence
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): Department of English