The Evolution of Hero Portrayal in Professional Wrestling

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Abstract/Contents

Abstract: This ethnography chronicles a shift in the presentation of hero characters within professional wrestling. After a brief history of professional wrestling, content analysis and fan interviews demonstrate a change in how hero characters are being portrayed within the unique form of entertainment. Driving forces behind this shift and applications to other areas of society are discussed.

Type of resource	text
Date created	March 2018

Author	Starling, Joseph
Advisor	Hamilton, James, 1961-
Degree granting institution	Stanford University, Department of Communication

Subject	Communication
Subject	Media Studies
Subject	Hero
Subject	Professional Wrestling
Subject	Stanford University Department of Communication
Genre	Thesis

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/vp426sk2335

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Preferred Citation: Starling, Joseph (2018). The Evolution of Hero Portrayal in Professional Wrestling. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: https://purl.stanford.edu/vp426sk2335

Masters Theses in Media Studies, Department of Communication, Stanford University

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