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.
Details
Contributors
- Story, Sara Katherine (Author)
- Corse, Taylor (Thesis director)
- Ellis, Lawrence (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- Department of English (Contributor)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2015-05
Topical Subject
Resource Type
Language
- eng
Additional Information
English
Series
- Academic Year 2014-2015
Extent
- 59 pages