This thesis discusses the origin and evolution of the ''dumb blonde'' stereotype in American cinema from the 1950s onwards and takes a look at why this stereotype does not seem as prevalent in...Show moreThis thesis discusses the origin and evolution of the ''dumb blonde'' stereotype in American cinema from the 1950s onwards and takes a look at why this stereotype does not seem as prevalent in contemporary times anymore.Show less
This BA thesis focuses on the perception and representation gayspeech as used by the character Kurt Hummel in the TV-series Glee (2009-2015). This has been analyzed by looking into online discourse...Show moreThis BA thesis focuses on the perception and representation gayspeech as used by the character Kurt Hummel in the TV-series Glee (2009-2015). This has been analyzed by looking into online discourse on his speech during the run of the show and how this compares to the gayspeak used by real life people. This thesis also looks at the examples used by these people and how they differ in opinion on the matter. The analysis suggests that the gayspeak used by Kurt Hummel has been made slightly stereotypical and therefore not at all representative of a large part of the male gay community.Show less
This thesis conducts a comparison between Aesop's original of the fable "The Cock and the Jasp", and Henryson's changed version as recorded in his Middle Scottish fable collection "The Morall...Show moreThis thesis conducts a comparison between Aesop's original of the fable "The Cock and the Jasp", and Henryson's changed version as recorded in his Middle Scottish fable collection "The Morall Fabillis of Esope the Phrygian. This comparison shows how Henryson has added multiple details to the original narrative of the fable. It is argued that these additions cause a shift in the target audience of the fable's moral, and that some details are added to justify the behaviour of lower classes, while others are implemented to further incriminate members of higher classes. This thesis ultimately argues that the criticism of this fable is mainly directed to the higher estates.Show less
