Fantasy subversion in Shrek 1 and 2

Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Subject Categories

Comparative Literature

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Literature

Thesis Adviser

Gerardo Torres

Defense Panel Member

Maria Lourdes Jacob
Michael Lim
Grace Alfon Salita

Abstract/Summary

Almost every fictive literary work is considered as a Fantasy. Making a list of fantastic works would result to an endless roll of parchment. Since fantasy is not regulated by reality, it is free to subvert ideas and make contradictions to prevailing laws and norms. As an example of a fantastic work, I chose to work on the animated film Shrek . I will use Rosemary Jackson's theory on Fantasy Subversion to analyze the elements of the film, see what ideas the movie subverts and how it goes about with the subversion. Shrek is considered as a phenomenon in the movie industry because of the mass appeal and worldwide popularity it garnered. A sequel released in 2004 immediately followed the first film, which was released in 2001. This study aims to distinguish the main ideas the film subverts, what makes Shrek different from other fantastic works and fairy tale movies. The film appealed to me because of the difference it has on other fantastic works. The manner in which it subverted and contradicted the prevailing norms is in my opinion unique. Some problems in the world transcend time and place. These problems have been seen as inevitable events, a consequence of humane nature's frailty. Addressing these problems has been done over the ages through different ways. Shrek's subversion is one of the many ways to address issues and problems society has. Thus, my study will examine how effective Shrek's subversiveness was able to relay the contradiction to its viewers.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13715

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

54 leaves ; ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Shrek (Motion picture)--Juvenile literature; Shrek (Fictitious character)--Fiction; Animated films-- History and criticism; Cartoons and comics-- History and criticism

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