The ‘It’ girl in distress: where she came from, who she is, and why she still exists. - Zeina Elzomor
December 1, 2021 at 1:01 am,
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Summary: This critical essay is a thorough investigation of the ‘It’ girl in distress trope. It discusses the creation of the trope itself and its link to the male gaze, whilst giving examples from Netflix originals to demonstrate the arguments. Furthermore, it explores the harm that such tropes can have on audiences, whilst also discussing the industrial success that this trope has resulted in.
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