KS205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Karen Finley, Queer Nation, George Orwell
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Rhizome a way of describing theory and research that allows for multiple, non- hierarchical entry and exit points in data representation and interpretation. Batman mythology: myth of masculinity, myth of technology, myth of humanity, myth of ingenuity and invention, myth of national and personal identity (psychological introspection and national contemplation. Exceptionalism the particularly american idea that the united states is a blessed country and that its citizens are uncommonly fortunate, charmed, talented, and so on. Vigilante a person who takes or advocates the taking of law enforcement into one"s own hands. Batman"s defining traits: iconic cape and cowl costume, a vigilante and psychologically injured obsessive, no superpowers, motivation is revenge, fights crime using physical and mental strength. Trauma an injury or wound, either mental or physical, so serious that the victim compulsively and uncontrollably relives the memory of that wound.
