Matthew Francis wrote:
> That reminds me of one of my favourite essays, Barthes's 'The Nautilus and
> the Drunken Boat' in _Mythologies_. His argument is that adventure stories
> are really celebrations of home - their temporary domiciles (ship, hut and
> tent) are used to place home in the dramatic context of danger and
> isolation, so that security is re-experienced with a thrill of delight.
Thanks Matt
I'll remember this next time I watch Terminator - or any of
a zillion other 'boy' movies I can think of. *chuckle* Its
not really about blowing away the bad guys, car(whale)
chases, or rescuing the token helpless female after all.
Bouy did I get _that_ wrong!
I thought the author was dead?
josie
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