Jowett, L. (2012) Lindsey and Angel: reflecting masculinity. In: Money, M. A. and PopMatters Media (eds.) Joss Whedon: the Complete Companion : the TV Series, the Movies, the Comic Books and More. London: Titan Books. pp. 161-181.
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Abstract:
Wolfram & Hart lawyer, Lindsey McDonald is the only character who appears in the first and last episodes of Angel apart from its title character, and his long-term development makes him an interesting parallel to Angel, as this paper explores. While vampires like Angel and Spike are sired, Lindsey is self-made and his character is reinvented more than once. While Lindsey is introduced as a professional, the focus soon shifts to his body and the physical, something that allows his character to more effectively shadow, or reflect, Angel. Throughout, the ongoing homoeroticism of this antagonistic relationship is matched with superficial heterosexuality and this adds further complexity to their respective versions of masculinity. Lindsey and Angel constantly function as reflections of each other, and of the ways masculinity, as well as characters, are reinvented by the show
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Joss Whedon, Angel, television, masculinity
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Creators:
Jowett, L.
Editors:
Money, M. A. and PopMatters Media
Publisher:
Titan Books
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:
May 2012
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 161-181
Title of Book:
Joss Whedon: the Complete Companion : the TV Series, the Movies, the Comic Books and More
Place of Publication:
London
Number of Pages:
485
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780857689863
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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