A Necessary Fantasy?
The Heroic Figure in Children's Popular Culture
by Tony Watkins, Dudley Jones
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How did the heroes from your own childhood shape your moral imagination or aspirations, and do you think children today connect with heroic figures in the same way?
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In what ways does children’s popular culture reflect the anxieties and values of the specific historical era in which it was created?
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How do modern comic book and cinematic heroes balance the traditional archetype of the flawless savior with the modern demand for psychological realism and flawed humanity?
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