Re Entering The Dollhouse

Author : Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476679907

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Re-Entering the Dollhouse by Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr Pdf

Premiering on Fox in 2009, Joss Whedon's Dollhouse was an innovative, contentious and short-lived science fiction series whose themes were challenging for viewers from the outset. A vast global corporation operates establishments (Dollhouses) that program individuals with temporary personalities and abilities. The protagonist assumes a different identity each episode--her defining characteristic a lack of individuality. Through this obtuse premise, the show interrogated free will, morality and sex, and in the process its own construction of fantasy and its audience. A decade on, the world is--for better or worse--catching up with Dollhouse's provocative vision. This collection of new essays examines the series' relevance in the context of today's social and political issues and media landscape.

Author : Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476645698

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Re-Entering the Dollhouse by Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr Pdf

Premiering on Fox in 2009, Joss Whedon's Dollhouse was an innovative, contentious and short-lived science fiction series whose themes were challenging for viewers from the outset. A vast global corporation operates establishments (Dollhouses) that program individuals with temporary personalities and abilities. The protagonist assumes a different identity each episode--her defining characteristic a lack of individuality. Through this obtuse premise, the show interrogated free will, morality and sex, and in the process its own construction of fantasy and its audience. A decade on, the world is--for better or worse--catching up with Dollhouse's provocative vision. This collection of new essays examines the series' relevance in the context of today's social and political issues and media landscape.

Author : William Sleator
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781466827424

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Among the Dolls by William Sleator Pdf

A Caldecott Honor recipient, science fiction author William Sleator presents "a fast-paced, chilling fantasy" (Booklist) of one girl's unexpected adventure beyond her imagaination. A dark awakening... When her parents give her a gloomy old dollhouse for her birthday instead of the ten speed bike she's expecting, Vicky is disappointed. But she soon becomes fascinated by the small shadowy world and its inhabitants. The hours she spends playing with the dolls is a good way to escape from her parents's arguments. As Vicky's life becomes more troubled, she starts to take out her frustration on the dolls, making their lives as unhappy as hers. Then one day, Vicky wakes up inside the dollhouse, trapped among the monsters she's created. Bewildered, Vicky is sure she's dreaming. Can she find her way out of this nightmare world? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Stephanie Finnegan
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Dollhouses
ISBN : 1579120776

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The Dollhouse Book by Stephanie Finnegan Pdf

The unique dimensions make this book a miniature dollhouse. The outside hard cover with the brick house opens in the center like many dollhouses to reveal the ornate interior of the book. On the pages inside, the hundreds of stunning pictures show every detail of the most amazing dollhouses from around the world. This striking package will be irresistible to collectors and dollhouse fanatics. Covering the gamut of historical periods and international designs, each two-page spread explores a select architectural style from a medieval castle to a space-age apartment. Examples of miniature businesses and stores from bakeries to butcher shops to corporate offices offer something for every type of doll house enthusiast, young and old. Photographs showcase both the exteriors, interiors and the dolls themselves. The book focuses on the life-like details that delight dollhouse devotees-from running faucets to cut marks on an inch-tall chopping block to leather-bound books with pages of flawlessly miniscule text. Descriptions of every house and all its hidden secrets accompany each spread.

Author : Sara Ennis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173677221X

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The Dollhouse by Sara Ennis Pdf

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : Aegitas
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780369410924

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A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen Pdf

A Doll's House is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. It is a groundbreaking play that explores the themes of marriage, gender roles, and identity in 19th century society. Ibsen's play was met with controversy and outrage due to its bold critique of the traditional roles of men and women in marriage. The play has since become a classic of modern drama and is widely studied and performed in educational institutions around the world. The play is set in Norway and follows the story of Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy and content housewife. However, as the play unfolds, we see that Nora is living a double life. She has secretly borrowed money to save her husband's life, and is now being blackmailed by the lender. The play depicts Nora's struggle to find her true identity and the consequences of living a life based on societal expectations rather than her own desires. One of the main themes explored in the play is the role of women in marriage. Nora is portrayed as a typical 19th century wife, who is expected to be obedient, nurturing, and submissive. However, as the play progresses, we see that Nora is not content with this role and longs for independence and self-discovery. Ibsen challenges the traditional gender roles and shows how society's expectations can suffocate and limit an individual's growth. Another important theme in the play is the concept of identity. Nora's character undergoes a transformation throughout the play as she begins to question her role as a wife and mother. She realizes that she has been living a life that is not truly her own, and she must break free from societal expectations to find her true self. This theme is also reflected in the character of Torvald, Nora's husband, who is more concerned with his social status and reputation than his wife's happiness. Ibsen also uses symbolism throughout the play to convey deeper meanings. The title "A Doll's House" itself is significant, as it represents the idea that women were seen as mere playthings or objects in a patriarchal society. The Christmas tree, a recurring symbol in the play, represents the facade of happy family life that Nora and Torvald try to maintain. However, as the tree begins to shed its decorations, it symbolizes the unraveling of Nora's perfect facade. At the time of its publication, A Doll's House was met with harsh criticism and was deemed scandalous due to its portrayal of a woman challenging societal norms. However, its impact on modern drama cannot be overstated. Ibsen's play paved the way for a new genre of realistic drama and influenced many other playwrights to explore similar themes. It continues to be studied and performed today, as it remains relevant in its critique of societal expectations and the struggle for individual identity.

Author : Patricia Clapp
Publisher : Brain Mill Press
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781948559645

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King of the Dollhouse by Patricia Clapp Pdf

A tiny scurrying noise! Then . . . something races out of a shadowy corner of Ellie’s room, gallops up to the dollhouse, and stops short. “Whoa,” calls the smallest sort of voice, and suddenly there is the Queen, gallant and beautiful, on mouseback. Ellie’s mom is busy writing a book, so Ellie figures she’ll have to use her imagination to entertain herself for a while. Then, alone in her room, from inside the elaborate dollhouse she hasn’t played with in some time, she hears a tiny, exasperated voice. Could it be? One thing’s for certain: Ellie’s world just got a lot bigger . . . or is it smaller? This faithful new edition of Patricia Clapp’s beloved 1974 classic with the original illustrations by Judith Gwyn Brown is certain to charm new audiences with its sharp and independent main character and themes of powerful women and magical personal adventure.

Author : Reby E. MacDonald
Publisher : Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0689715331

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The Ghosts of Austwick Manor by Reby E. MacDonald Pdf

Hillary and Heather are propelled back in time when their older brother, Donald, inherits a model of their family's ancestral home". . . . a most enjoyable novel".--School Library Journal.

Author : Steven Gerrard,Renée Middlemost
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781801175142

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Gender and Action Films by Steven Gerrard,Renée Middlemost Pdf

Focusing on a less acknowledged period in Action Cinema history, Gender and Action Films prioritises female led action movies and champion a more meaningful interaction and representation between the Action genre and contemporary issues of race, sexuality, and gender.

Author : Charis Cotter
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735269088

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The Dollhouse: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter Pdf

A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Alice's world is falling apart. Her parents are getting a divorce, and they've cancelled their yearly cottage trip -- the one thing that gets Alice through the school year. Instead, Alice and her mom are heading to some small town where Alice's mom will be a live-in nurse to a rich elderly lady. The house is huge, imposing and spooky, and everything inside is meticulously kept and perfect -- not a fun place to spend the summer. Things start to get weird when Alice finds a dollhouse in the attic that's an exact replica of the house she's living in. Then she wakes up to find a girl asleep next to her in her bed -- a girl who looks a lot like one of the dolls from the dollhouse . . . When the dollhouse starts to change when Alice isn't looking, she knows she has to solve the mystery. Who are the girls in the dollhouse? What happened to them? And what is their connection to the mean and mysterious woman who owns the house?

Author : Katherine Arden
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525515036

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Small Spaces by Katherine Arden Pdf

New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic. After suffering a tragic loss, eleven-year-old Ollie only finds solace in books. So when she happens upon a crazed woman at the river threatening to throw a book into the water, Ollie doesn't think—she just acts, stealing the book and running away. As she begins to read the slender volume, Ollie discovers a chilling story about a girl named Beth, the two brothers who both loved her, and a peculiar deal made with "the smiling man," a sinister specter who grants your most tightly held wish, but only for the ultimate price. Ollie is captivated by the tale until her school trip the next day to Smoke Hollow, a local farm with a haunting history all its own. There she stumbles upon the graves of the very people she's been reading about. Could it be the story about the smiling man is true? Ollie doesn't have too long to think about the answer to that. On the way home, the school bus breaks down, sending their teacher back to the farm for help. But the strange bus driver has some advice for the kids left behind in his care: "Best get moving. At nightfall they'll come for the rest of you." Nightfall is, indeed, fast descending when Ollie's previously broken digital wristwatch, a keepsake reminder of better times, begins a startling countdown and delivers a terrifying message: RUN. Only Ollie and two of her classmates heed the bus driver's warning. As the trio head out into the woods—bordered by a field of scarecrows that seem to be watching them—the bus driver has just one final piece of advice for Ollie and her friends: "Avoid large places. Keep to small." And with that, a deliciously creepy and hair-raising adventure begins.

Author : Fiona Davis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101985007

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The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis Pdf

Enter the lush world of 1950s New York City, where a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors live side by side in the glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women while attempting to claw their way to fairy-tale success in this debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue. “Rich both in twists and period detail, this tale of big-city ambition is impossible to put down.”—People When she arrives at the famed Barbizon Hotel in 1952, secretarial school enrollment in hand, Darby McLaughlin is everything her modeling agency hall mates aren't: plain, self-conscious, homesick, and utterly convinced she doesn't belong—a notion the models do nothing to disabuse. Yet when Darby befriends Esme, a Barbizon maid, she's introduced to an entirely new side of New York City: seedy downtown jazz clubs where the music is as addictive as the heroin that's used there, the startling sounds of bebop, and even the possibility of romance. Over half a century later, the Barbizon's gone condo and most of its long-ago guests are forgotten. But rumors of Darby's involvement in a deadly skirmish with a hotel maid back in 1952 haunt the halls of the building as surely as the melancholy music that floats from the elderly woman's rent-controlled apartment. It's a combination too intoxicating for journalist Rose Lewin, Darby's upstairs neighbor, to resist—not to mention the perfect distraction from her own imploding personal life. Yet as Rose's obsession deepens, the ethics of her investigation become increasingly murky, and neither woman will remain unchanged when the shocking truth is finally revealed.

Author : John Hunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1612968074

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Doll House by John Hunt Pdf

Olivia is excited for university. She will be on her own, in a new place hopeful to meet new friends. On the night she moves in, she is taken off the street by two masked men. She is placed in a room which is little more than a cell. A pink cell. A room made for a doll. She is now part of their collection.

Author : Rumer Godden
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781509836703

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The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden Pdf

Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . . First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come.

Author : Alyson R. Buckman,Juliette C. Kitchens,Katherine A. Troyer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476647500

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Slaying Is Hell by Alyson R. Buckman,Juliette C. Kitchens,Katherine A. Troyer Pdf

The films, television shows, and graphic novel series that comprise the Whedonverse continually show that there is a high price to be paid for love, rebellion, heroism, anger, death, betrayal, friendship, and saving the world. This collection of essays reveals the ways in which the Whedonverse treats the trauma of ordinary life with similar gravitas as trauma created by the supernatural, illustrating how memories are lost, transformed, utilized, celebrated, revered, questioned, feared, and rebuffed within the storyworlds created by Joss Whedon and his collaborators. Through a variety of approaches and examinations, the essays in this book seek to understand how the themes of trauma, memory, and identity enrich one another in the Whedonverse and beyond. As the authors present different arguments and focus on various texts, the essays work to build a mosaic of the trauma found in beloved works like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dollhouse, and more. The book concludes with a meta-analysis that explores the allegations of various traumas made against Joss Whedon himself.