Claire Redfield is one of the most iconic horror video game female protagonists. First introduced in Resident Evil 2 (1998), Claire is a mix of traits from the…

The representation of media characters has evolved significantly over time, reflecting broader cultural and societal shifts. This paper examines two versions of the same character, Mark Grayson, from…

The Ghostbusters franchise began with the original release in 1984 and saw significant development in the 2016 reboot. This reboot updated the casting, evolving all the characters, particularly…

Shifting Roles: The Journey of Medea and Joan of Arc in Literary Tradition Media and literature have long reflected societal attitudes toward marginalized figures, often portraying them through…

Zombie media has traditionally been known for using various characters regardless of their backgrounds and demographics. From the black and white Night of the Living Dead to the…

Iron Man. The genius billionaire with a heart of metal. He is not just some guy in a fancy suit, he’s a story of change, of redemption, of…

Spider-Man, one of Marvel Comics’ iconic characters, has changed a lot since he first appeared. Peter Parker, he showed up in 1962 as a classic American superhero, a…

The representation of marginalized groups in media has undergone significant transformations over time. One striking example is the character of Mary Jane Watson, originally portrayed as a white,…

Ariel’s character in The Little Mermaid. Ariel was initially shown as a young, white, physically fit, and stereotypically “princess-like” figure. Disney recast Ariel as a Black woman in…

The horror genre has been a staple in movies since the 1920’s. Since its debut, it’s expanded into many subgenres: psychological horror, sci-fi horror, and of course slashers….