This thesis investigates the participation of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (1996-2011) in a tradition of nominally feminist fantasy literature that challenges patriarchal values...Show moreThis thesis investigates the participation of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (1996-2011) in a tradition of nominally feminist fantasy literature that challenges patriarchal values commonly found in the genre. By close-reading the characters of Arya, Sansa, and Brienne, this thesis argues that the novels act as a subversion of common fantasy tropes while at the same time standing in opposition to nominally feminist fantasy literature that centers on female protagonists overcoming the patriarchy through skill at arms. By emphasizing the struggle of everyone living under the patriarchy, Martin's series instead highlights the need for cultural revolution in attitudes towards gender.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Film- en literatuurwetenschap (BA)
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Een onderzoek naar de representatie van verkrachting in George R.R. Martins fantasy boekenserie A Song of Ice and Fire en - in mindere mate - de adaptatie Game of Thrones. Hoe reflecteert A Song of...Show moreEen onderzoek naar de representatie van verkrachting in George R.R. Martins fantasy boekenserie A Song of Ice and Fire en - in mindere mate - de adaptatie Game of Thrones. Hoe reflecteert A Song of Ice and Fire op het verschijnsel verkrachting via de representatie ervan?Show less
