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Part One: John Wayne: A Dude Who Sucked

Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Villainy and Maternal Influence

This chapter explores the themes of villainy through the lens of maternal figures in male villains' lives, highlighting dysfunctional family dynamics and contrasting societal narratives about motherhood. It also examines John Wayne's legacy, revealing the complexities of his upbringing and the contradictions in his persona as an American icon.

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