The Appeal of the ‘It’ Girl in Distress to Audiences - Hala Al Shami
Summary: In this critical essay, the appeal of the "It" girl in distress is broken down and analyzed. With an interesting take on the "damsel in distress" trope, an explanation of the terminology is presented, alongside the notion that the MPDG's sole purpose is to better improve the life quality of her male love interest. The critique of this specific ideology is tackled by the presentation of Netflix originals that glorify this trope through shows such as Sex Education, and with that, the unpacking of media franchises demeaning female protagonists to fit a specific aesthetic is analyzed through this work.
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