From Geek to Glam: The Ubiquity of Incorrective Lenses

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Date

2005-06-08

Authors

Peterson, Elizabeth

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Santa Fe Reporter

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This article analyzes several feature films for their use of eyeglasses and female characters. The article argues that glasses are used to show how these characters are initially meek and shy, but as they grow in strength their vision seems to improve and they no longer need their glasses.

Keywords

Glasses, Film, Gender, Eyeglasses

Citation

Peterson, Elizabeth. “From Geek to Glam: The Ubiquity of Incorrective Lenses.” (2005, June 8-14). Santa Fe Reporter, 32(23), 28-29.

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https://hdl.handle.net/1794/5074

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Film Studies and New Media