| dc.description.abstract | The basis of this thesis is a close reading of the 2016 TV-series Fleabag written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, exploring and investigating the maternal stereotypes that are presented. Waller-Bridge reuses the fairytale narrative in telling the story, which is showcased through tropes and conventions that are typical for the fairytale genre. The thesis revolves mainly around three characters and which stereotype they are given, and how it is displayed, reviewing one character at a time. Starting off with the absent mother, and the effects of her absence on the narrative and surrounding characters. Followed by the “wicked stepmother” or Godmother in this case, and then a duality of stereotypes with both stepmother and biological mother. In order to put the maternal stereotypes into perspective, a short discussion of the title character is also included, and how she is presented as neither maternal nor stereotypical. Female relationships and mothers are discussed through close readings of dialogue and stage directions. | |
