Human in Superhuman

The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture
Herausgeber: Eckard, Sandra; Romagnoli, Alex

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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, or courage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. November 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 521g
• ISBN-13: 9781793606945
• ISBN-10: 1793606943
• Artikelnr.: 64987448

Autorenporträt

Sandra Eckard is professor of English and director of the Writing Studio at East Stroudsburg University. Alex Romagnoli is the Chair of Special Education and associate professor of English Education at Monmouth University.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Learning to Spin the Hero Web: Adult Mentorship That Inspires and
Empowers in Spider-Man Stories
Mary T. Christel
Chapter 2 Foggy Nelson: A Journey from Best Friend to Hero in Daredevil
Gian S. Pagnucci
Chapter 3 From Typical Teen to Sidekick: The Transformation of Xander in
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Jennifer Marmo
Chapter 4 The Wakanda Design Group
Walter D. Greason
Chapter 5 Overcoming Great Fear: Jessica Cruz, Mental Illness, and the
Green Lantern Corps
Eric Hasty
Chapter 6 What it Means to be Noble: An Examination of Donna Noble's
Importance within the Doctor Who Universe
Ariel Mickey
Chapter 7 Mission Control: Barbara Gordon's Oracle Breaks the Mold
Stephen M. Zimmerly
Chapter 8 Iris's Impact and Inspiration: The Importance of Iris West in The
Flash
Jennifer L. Toney
Chapter 9 Hermione as the Hero: Using Empathy and Connection to Save the
Wizarding Community and Educate the Wizard's Ego
Melissa Caliendo & Kerry Carley Rizzuto
Chapter 10 What I Need Is You: The Partnership of Br