Jowett, L. (2007) Helping the hopeless: Angel as critical dystopia. Critical Studies in Television: scholarly studies in small screen fictions. 2(1), pp. 74-89. 1749-6020. http://www.criticalstudiesintelevision.com/
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Angel presents a dystopian layering of its diegetic world by blending noir, fantasy, and apocalyptic elements to position its characters as moving regularly between our own contemporary world and a hidden demon underworld in their struggle with huge destructive forces. The show can be identified as critical dystopia because of the importance it places on history, teamwork, and open narratives. This paper analyses how Angel uses the politically engaged mode of critical dystopia to negotiate themes of power/powerlessness, redemption, and the function of heroes or Champions who live `as though the world was as it should be'. |
| Additional Information: | UoA 57, RAE 2008 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Angel, dystopia, heroes |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN1992 Television broadcasts |
| Creators: | Jowett, Lorna |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing |
| Date: | 1 July 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 74-89 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Critical Studies in Television: scholarly studies in small screen fictions |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 1749-6020 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/206 |
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