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Dissertation
Gender in classical American cinema
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2014
Abstract
The Wizard of Oz is a classic film that has stood the test of time. As a coming of age classic, the film includes thematic material suggestive of Dorothy's journey to womanhood. This study examines the experiences of a small group of subjects with regard to gender issues as they are presented in the film. Feminist film theory provides material for the basic kinds of questions asked of the subjects, while phenomenology informs the type of data elicited. Subject's experiences of the film center on three major themes: Dorothy, the witches and Wizard, and home and the family. In general, subjects' experiences indicate a film with mixed messages. The dichotomy between good and evil as represented by the good and bad witches of Oz supports traditional notions about good and evil. These differences between good and evil tie to the appearance of female protagonists and the antagonist. On the other hand, subjects found the titular Wizard functions best as a goal for the protagonists; his actions have much less impact on the plot.
Details
- Title
- Gender in classical American cinema
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 141
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090732406600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida