Self-Sacrifice and the Transformation of the Hero
The literary notion of a hero is often steeped in great deeds, such as vanquishing the monster, completing Herculean tasks, or protecting the innocent from harm. The medium of the comic book also provides numerous tales of self-sacrifice that add weight to the legitimacy of a hero and their contribu...
Main Author: | Dr Craig Smith |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Danish |
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Aalborg University Open Publishing
2020-06-01
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Series: | Akademisk Kvarter |
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Online Access: | https://journals.aau.dk/index.php/ak/article/view/5848 |
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