The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen

ISBN-13: 9780786434602 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 223 str.

William Indick

Opis

Analyzes archetypes, themes and figures in the mythology of the Western frontier. Western themes are interpreted as expressions of cultural needs that perform psychological functions for the audience. Chapters cover the frontier hero, the roles of women and Native Americans, and the work of directors Anthony Mann and John Ford.