Lowest of the Low: Scenes of Shame and Self-Deprecation in Contemporary Scottish Cinema
Description:
This thesis explores the factors leading to the images of self-deprecation and shame in contemporary Scottish film. It would seem that the causes of these reoccurring motifs may be because the Scottish people are unable to escape from their past and are uneasy about the future of the nation. There is an internal struggle for both Scottish men and women, who try to adhere to their predetermined roles in Scottish culture, but this role leads to violence, alcoholism, and shame. In addition, there …
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Date:
May 2008
Creator:
McCracken, Michael
Partner:
UNT Libraries