The New Heroines in Film and Television: Post-Jungian Perspectives on Contemporary Female Characters

This book explores contemporary representations of prominent female characters from a Jungian and post-Jungian perspective, comparing them to non-screen precedents and contemporaries. It identifies how young female characters rebel against the female persona of previous eras through archetypes such as the trickster and shadow, and assesses the new paths, roles, and milestones available to them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating volume provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary representations of prominent female characters as they emerge in a diverse range of moving-image narratives, drawing upon the rich tapestry of Jungian and post-Jungian concepts. By employing a theoretical framework that is intricately woven with insights from these psychological frameworks, the works analyzed, including popular television series such as Fleabag (2016-2019), Ladybird (2017), and The Queens Gambit (2020), as well as iconic Disney productions like Brave (2012), Moana (2016), and Frozen (2013), are situated within their historical context and compared to their non-screen predecessors and contemporaries, encompassing myths, fairy tales, and literary works. Through a meticulous examination of these narratives, the book identifies emerging patterns of the female journey, shedding light on how young female characters challenge and redefine traditional feminine personas through the utilization of archetypes such as the trickster, the shadow, and others. By comparing the contemporary female protagonist with her predecessors, the book offers a profound assessment of the new avenues, roles, and milestones that have become available to her. Written in an accessible yet scholarly style, this groundbreaking work pioneers the exploration of the construction of the female persona across different time periods and mediums, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars of film, as well as anyone with an interest in analytical psychology and broader feminist issues in contemporary culture.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032181400