The Symbolic World

8- Shrek | When the Margin Wins

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Jul 16, 2018
An analysis of the symbolism in Shrek and the play The Bacchae, exploring the concept of the margin and its subversive effect on the center. The podcast discusses the significance of peripheral elements, the control of the marginal, and the theme of identity and control in the final scene of Shrek. It also explores the consequences of pride through the parallels between Pentheus and Farquaad.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring the Margin in the Movie Shrek
03:46 • 2min
3
Controlling the Marginal: Lessons from Shrek
06:07 • 3min
4
Exploring the Final Scene of Shrek and the Theme of Identity and Control
09:22 • 2min
5
The Consequences of Pride: Pentheus and Farquaad
11:41 • 6min