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In Killing Eve, how does Eve Polastri subvert the convention of the protagonist in a spy thriller?
In Killing Eve, how does Eve Polastri subvert the convention of the protagonist in a spy thriller?
- She is initially a deskbound functionary. (correct)
- She is a government agent who follows all the rules.
- She is a debonair superspy from the start.
- She is pursuing a ruthless criminal for vengeance.
How does Villanelle differ from the traditional female antagonist in a spy thriller?
How does Villanelle differ from the traditional female antagonist in a spy thriller?
- She is presented as a seductive femme fatale.
- She wears a tight bodysuit like Black Widow.
- She uses her sexuality to entice her victims.
- She is depicted as an amoral psychopath who admires her rival. (correct)
How does Killing Eve challenge the conventional hero-antagonist relationship in spy thrillers?
How does Killing Eve challenge the conventional hero-antagonist relationship in spy thrillers?
- Eve and Villanelle do not admire or envy each other.
- There is a sense that Eve and Villanelle admire and even envy each other's characteristics. (correct)
- The hero and antagonist are binary opposites in every way.
- Villanelle is only focused on chaos and carnage, unlike the traditional antagonist.
Why was Killing Eve praised?
Why was Killing Eve praised?
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller conventions?
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller conventions?
What does Steve Neale suggest about genres like crime/spy thrillers?
What does Steve Neale suggest about genres like crime/spy thrillers?
What is the main narrative thrust in Killing Eve, according to the text?
What is the main narrative thrust in Killing Eve, according to the text?
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller tropes?
How does Killing Eve subvert traditional spy thriller tropes?
In Killing Eve, which aspect of female characters is highlighted instead of the traditional 'femme fatale' trope?
In Killing Eve, which aspect of female characters is highlighted instead of the traditional 'femme fatale' trope?
How does Killing Eve create audience pleasure according to the text?
How does Killing Eve create audience pleasure according to the text?
