DE HERÓI A ANTI-HERÓI: COMO HOMELANDER SUBVERTE O CONCEITO POPULAR DE HERÓI AMERICANO
DE HERÓI A ANTI-HERÓI: COMO HOMELANDER SUBVERTE O CONCEITO POPULAR DE HERÓI AMERICANO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8802419016
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Palavras-chave: Homelander, desconstrução do herói e cultura contemporânea
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Keywords: Homelander, hero deconstruction and contemporary culture
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Abstract: This article analyzes the character Homelander from the series "The Boys" (Amazon Prime Video, 2019) as an agent of deconstruction of the traditional concept of the All-American hero. Homelander, a superhero with superhuman abilities, challenges heroic stereotypes by presenting a psychological profile marked by moral ambiguity, narcissism, and selfishness. The text explores the implications of this representation, examining how the character deviates from traditional virtues associated with heroes and its impact on the superhero genre. The critical analysis of Homelander aims to understand the consequences of this representation for contemporary culture, questioning pre-established cultural norms and influencing how society perceives and interprets heroes. The article investigates how this deconstruction of the heroic archetype contributes to a more complex and reflective narrative about cultural values, highlighting popular culture's ability to challenge and redefine ingrained concepts.
- Tatiana Machado Boulhosa
- Heloisa Lucas dos Santos
- Paloma Cristy Godoy
- Nathalia Lobo Guabani Moura
- Sara Silva Ribeio
- Julia Rodrigues Salvi
