Postmodern Gay Dionysus: Dr. Frank N. Furter

Postmodern Gay Dionysus: Dr. Frank N. Furter

It is argued that the character Dr. Frank N. Furter, from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," is a postmodern, gay version of the god Dionysus. The movie's learned references and gay response are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of popular culture 1992-12, Vol.26 (3), p.183-192
1. Verfasser: Aviram, Amittai F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Homosexuality
Motion picture criticism
Mythology
Postmodernism
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Zusammenfassung:It is argued that the character Dr. Frank N. Furter, from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," is a postmodern, gay version of the god Dionysus. The movie's learned references and gay response are discussed.
ISSN:0022-3840
1540-5931
DOI:10.1111/j.0022-3840.1992.2603_183.x