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6- Symbolism in Guardians of The Galaxy vol.2

The Symbolic World

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Symbolism of Superheroes and the Liminal Margin

Exploring the ambiguous nature of superheroes as representations of the liminal space between categories, drawing examples from mythology, biblical giants, and modern superheroes to highlight their reflection of super villains. Also examines the trope of a diverse group of characters coming together to save the world and discusses how superheroes defend against both external threats and internal pathologies.

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