Book Quotes

Jones A (1993) 'Defending the Border: Men's Bodies and Vuneralbility' Cultural srudies from Birmingham, no2
"Far from imposing dominatnt forms of masculinity upon the audience, film heroes allow the subject space to identify with an ideal self of either gender who embodies desired power".

Healey M. (1994) 'The Mark of a man Masculine identities and the Art of Macho Drag Crtical Quarterly' 36 (1) 86 - 93.
"Poofs can look like real men...therefore real men look like poofs."

Bob Dylan (1941) - Song writter/singer:
"I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom."

Umberto Eco (1932) Travels in Hyperreality (Harcourt):
"The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being honest but afraid like everybody else."

Henry Louis Mencken ('American humorous Journalist and Critic of American life' 1880-1956)
"Complete masculinity, ("heroes") and stupidity are often indistinguishable”

Carol Lynn Pearson (1994) 'The Hero Within':
"Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves.”

Felix Adler (American educator and founder of the Ethical Movement, 1851-1933)
"The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.”

Norman Mailer (b. 1923), U.S. author. “Petty Notes on Some Sex in America,” (1966).
"Masculinity is not something given to you, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor".