Screen LibraryThe human in superhuman : the power of the sidekick in popular culture /
"This book examines the role of sidekicks in superhero narratives, offering insight into their contribution to the hero's journey and growth through the use of distinctly human qualities like compassion, empathy, and courage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters inc...
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Lexington Books,
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| Publisher Address: | Lanham, MD : |
| Publication Dates: | [2023] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"This book examines the role of sidekicks in superhero narratives, offering insight into their contribution to the hero's journey and growth through the use of distinctly human qualities like compassion, empathy, and courage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more."-- |
| Carrier Form: | vii, 215 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781793606945 1793606943 |
| Index Number: | PN6714 |
| CLC: | J238.2 |
| Call Number: | J238.2/H918 |
| Contents: |
Learning to spin the hero web: adult mentorship that inspires and empowers in Spider-Man stories / Foggy Nelson: a journey from best friend to hero in Daredevil / From typical teen to sidekick: the transformation of Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer / The Wakanda design group / Overcoming great fear: Jessica Cruz, mental illness, and the Green Lantern Corps / What it means to be noble: an examination of Donna Noble's importance within the Doctor Who universe / Mission control: Barbara Gordon's Oracle breaks the mold / Iris's impact and inspiration: the importance of Iris West in the flash / Hermione as the hero: using empathy and connection to save the wizarding community and educate the wizard's ego / What I need is you: the partnership of Bruno Carrelli and Kamala Khan in the Ms. Marvel Comics / You be the hero, I remain the sidekick?: Rick Jones' quest to save humanity / Agent Margaret 'Peggy' Carter: Captain America's moral compass / Alfred Pennyworth, a superhero's mentor: understanding effective mentorship through Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy / Humans and gods: Steve Trevor and Etta Candy navigating Wonder Woman's universe / |