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/
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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
Creators:
Jowett, L.
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
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
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