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Negli occhi della distopia. Visioni, confini e fratture di un universo seriale

Translated title of the contribution: In the eyes of dystopia. Visions, Borders and Fractures of a Serial Universe
  • Raffaele Rosario Chiarulli

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Abstract

The essay analyzes the narrative universe of The Handmaid’s Tale as a paradigmatic expression of contemporary dystopia. It explores the central role of the visual image in activating the symbolic, dramaturgical, and ideological dimensions of the story, focusing on the evolution of the character June Osborne, the dialectic between past and future, and the function of flashbacks. Through an analysis of the aesthetic and narrative strategies of television seriality, the contribution reflects on forms of iconic control, totalitarian drift, and the ethical potential of dystopian storytelling.
Translated title of the contributionIn the eyes of dystopia. Visions, Borders and Fractures of a Serial Universe
Original languageItalian
Title of host publicationFemminile, corpi e potere. Tre letture del racconto dell'ancella
PublisherMimesis Edizioni
Pages73-99
Number of pages27
ISBN (Print)9791222316864
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Adaptation
  • Dystopia
  • Media Studies
  • Screenwriting
  • Serialità televisiva
  • Tv Series
  • adattamento
  • distopie
  • sceneggiatura

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