Disability in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: A Mythology of Villains, "Obsessive Avengers," and Complex Embodiments in Star Wars

This article analyzes the depictions disability embodies in the fantasy film series Star Wars. Fantasy as a genre is able to re-present our past and present values through visionary forms and can act as a mirror to the society that creates the image. Fantasy is powerful as it enables films the abili...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Elisa Shaholli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University Libraries 2022-08-01
Series:Disability Studies Quarterly
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Online Access:https://dsq-sds.org/article/view/8024