This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectation...This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectations and embody resilience,effectively challenging gender norms and promoting female empowerment.However,despite their strength,many of these women warriors face certain narrative factors,such as the male gaze and a predetermined fate,which can restrict their agency and curtail their full potential.And it is within the realm of Wuxia films that the captivating element of cross-dressing among female warriors emerges,providing a nuanced exploration of identity and the constraints imposed by society.展开更多
After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and fem...After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and female in such a way that the temporary exchange of sex roles is a challenge to the strength of normality and the teleology of event.On the other hand,disguise offers a chance to women to subvert their social status.By disguising as men,women have been set free to do what men are always allowed to do in the patriarchal society.展开更多
文摘This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectations and embody resilience,effectively challenging gender norms and promoting female empowerment.However,despite their strength,many of these women warriors face certain narrative factors,such as the male gaze and a predetermined fate,which can restrict their agency and curtail their full potential.And it is within the realm of Wuxia films that the captivating element of cross-dressing among female warriors emerges,providing a nuanced exploration of identity and the constraints imposed by society.
文摘After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and female in such a way that the temporary exchange of sex roles is a challenge to the strength of normality and the teleology of event.On the other hand,disguise offers a chance to women to subvert their social status.By disguising as men,women have been set free to do what men are always allowed to do in the patriarchal society.
