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Deviating the Other: Inspecting the Boundaries of Progress in “Men Against Fire”

verfasst von : Ana Došen

Erschienen in: Through the Black Mirror

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

“Men Against Fire” depicts a dystopian realm in which humans have found a way to overcome their weakness of empathy in the name of progress. The unrelenting imperative of a progressive community is established by technological advancements generating the illusions of the Others’ deviance. In order to eradicate those who stand in the way of progress, the phantasm of monstrous corporeality becomes compulsory. This chapter focuses on the paradoxical notion of progress and the urge to self-justify the act of killing. Further, Došen analyzes this Black Mirror (2011–) episode within a broader context of the postmillennial monstrous zombie craze, highlighting Charlie Brooker’s authentic satirical approach.

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Titel: Deviating the Other: Inspecting the Boundaries of Progress in “Men Against Fire”
verfasst von: Ana Došen
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Through the Black Mirror
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-19457-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-19458-1

Copyright-Jahr: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19458-1_13