Mary Queen of Scots as Feminine and National Icon: Depictions in Film and Fiction
This article focuses on twentieth and twenty-first century depictions of Mary Queen of Scots in film and fiction. It examines the ways in which Mary’s story is presented and in what manner the myths surrounding her personality and actions are either upheld or deconstructed. While the article demonst...
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Études écossaises
2013
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| Zusammenfassung: | This article focuses on twentieth and twenty-first century depictions of Mary Queen of Scots in film and fiction. It examines the ways in which Mary’s story is presented and in what manner the myths surrounding her personality and actions are either upheld or deconstructed. While the article demonstrates that modern portrayals of Mary tend to follow the long tradition of seeing her as a version of femininity, Mary’s position as a symbol of the victimization of Scotland by England is also discussed where relevant, along with her presentation as a Catholic martyr. |
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