Classical Studies 2810A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Titan Quest, Demigod, Polly Walker
8 Dec 2017
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The lm positions itself quite explicitly in relation to the 1981 version. How does the 2010 lm start: starts where the old left o . How does the movie di er from the myth of perseus found in ancient greek sources: danae, weapons from di erent sources. In the 1981 version, perseus does not pit himself against the gods. Perseus goal is the girl in the 1981 lm. But in 2010, the relation between man and the gods is fraught. Men feel that the gods don"t do anything for man. Evil is located at a safe distance. What roles are there for women in this movie: io, fewer roles for women, more active role. Interesting piece of parallel casting: sian phillips and polly walker. (both played augustus" female relations in tv series) Andromeda"s role has been almost entirely realigned. This change brings out what is clearly one of the lm"s main themes.
