Jowett, L. (2014) Stuffing a rabbit in it: character, narrative and time in the Whedonverses. In: Wilcox, R. V., Cochran, T. R., Masson, C. and Lavery, D. (eds.) Reading Joss Whedon. Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press. pp. 297-311.
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| Abstract: | This chapter examines ways in which Whedonverse TV shows apply and adapt conventional television strategies for developing character, foregrounding subjectivity as fluid and under construction. In relation to character, time can function to provide depth through direction, dynamism. Whether through point of view, narration, memory, or prophecy, perceptions of time and identity are always limited, contingent and open to interpretation: this examination focuses on memory. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Narrative, contemporary television, character, subjectivity, Joss Whedon, television series, time, memory |
| Subjects: |
P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN1992 Television broadcasts P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN3427 Special kinds of fiction. Fiction genres > PN3433.5 Science fiction |
| Creators: | Jowett, Lorna |
| Editors: | Wilcox, Rhonda V, Cochran, Tanya R, Masson, Cynthea and Lavery, David |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing |
| Date: | March 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 297-311 |
| Title of Book: | Reading Joss Whedon |
| Series Name: | Television and popular culture |
| Place of Publication: | Syracuse, New York |
| Number of Pages: | 461 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780815610380 |
| Media of Output: | Book |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6667 |
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