10 Questions
In Killing Eve, how does Eve Polastri subvert the convention of the protagonist in a spy thriller?
She is initially a deskbound functionary.
How does Villanelle differ from the traditional female antagonist in a spy thriller?
She is depicted as an amoral psychopath who admires her rival.
How does Killing Eve challenge the conventional hero-antagonist relationship in spy thrillers?
There is a sense that Eve and Villanelle admire and even envy each other's characteristics.
Why was Killing Eve praised?
For casting women in key narrative roles
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller conventions?
By making it a thriller-comedy-drama hybrid
What does Steve Neale suggest about genres like crime/spy thrillers?
They must display something original to set them apart
What is the main narrative thrust in Killing Eve, according to the text?
Exploring the confrontation between Eve and Villanelle
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller tropes?
By balancing screen time between protagonist and antagonist
In Killing Eve, which aspect of female characters is highlighted instead of the traditional 'femme fatale' trope?
Their dark and secret psyche
How does Killing Eve create audience pleasure according to the text?
By inverting familiar tropes with naturalistic dialogue and behavior
Test your knowledge on how Killing Eve subverts spy thriller conventions by featuring female characters and unexpected plot twists. Explore the character of Eve Polastri and identify the ways the show challenges traditional genre norms.
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