The Loki Model: Transcending the Trickster
The trickster is a well-known and thoroughly studied mythological figure. Therefore, this thesis will not seek to further define the trickster figure, but rather take the trickster figure of Norse mythology, Loki, and uncover his unique qualities which can then be translated...
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| Summary: | The trickster is a well-known and thoroughly studied mythological figure. Therefore, this thesis will not seek to further
define the trickster figure, but rather take the trickster figure of Norse mythology, Loki, and uncover his unique qualities which can
then be translated into abstract features used in what I call, the "Loki model." The Loki model provides a means of interpretation through
which one can analyze a text or other work. In the case of this thesis, I will analyze three German texts and one American film to
demonstrate the Loki model. The abstractions of the Loki model include: chaos, abstemiousness, cunning, and destruction. These qualities
are ways of abolishing an order or breaking the status quo to undermine systems and create new worlds. The structures that are reshaped
through chaos and language destruction are those of human nature and society. === A Thesis submitted to the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. === Spring Semester 2016. === April 8, 2016. === Loki, Model, Semantics, The Dark Knight, Trickster, Wagner === Includes bibliographical references. === Alina Dana Weber, Professor Directing Thesis; Birgit Maier-Katkin, Committee Member; Christian
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