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May 26, 2023 · Three points are highlighted. First, that generic politics in fantastical or speculative settings tend to coalesce around variations on a few core regime-types: hereditary monarchy, elitist or closed oligarchies, and totalitarian, ideocratic dictatorships.
- Absolute Monarchy: A monarchy where the ruler has complete authority and power. Example: In Sarah J. Maas’s “Throne of Glass” series the continent of Erilea is home to several kingdoms, one of which is Adarlan, ruled by a powerful and authoritative monarch.
- Constitutional Monarchy: A monarchy with defined limits on the monarch’s power set out in law or constitution. Example: In The Ascendance book series by Jennifer A. Nielsen, the kingdom of Carthya is a constitutional monarchy, where the king and the queen share power with a council of regents, who represent the different regions of the kingdom.
- Feudal Monarchy: A monarchy where the king or queen is the supreme ruler, but they delegate some of their authority to lesser nobles. Example: In The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
- Magical Monarchy: A monarchy where magic abilities give rulers the divine right to govern. Example: In the Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini, the nation of the elves is called Du Weldenvarden and is ruled by Queen Islanzadí.
Jul 19, 2017 · But artists, especially filmmakers, have more trouble facing the idea that the political is personal—that making a movie about a subject of civic importance loses much of its substance, value,...
What fantasy does especially well is to explore the politics of innocence and otherness, which is one reason it has been taken up by groups traditionally excluded from power, including women, Indigenous writers, and writers of color.
Feb 9, 2023 · Authors: Joel R. Campbell. Uses fantasy movies or movie series and television series to explain political and international relations concepts. Begins with an overview of the importance of fantasy in the literature. Presents the political, IR, and social issues in each franchise.
May 11, 2016 · This essay provides an overview of current research and theory on narrative and its important, functional role in human experience, including the ways in which people use media to interrogate ...
Feb 19, 2023 · Review. What the Marvel Cinematic Universe Can Teach Us About Geopolitics. One is a fantasy with roots in World War II. The other boasts Spider-Man. February 19, 2023, 7:00 AM. By Daniel W....
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