Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1996
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department / School
Communication Studies and Theatre
First Advisor
Michael Schliessmann
Abstract
This analysis examines the content and context within the popular culture film, Wayne's World, using the methodology and theories of Kenneth Burke. Specific research methods used in this research include the dramatistic pentad and the strategies of identification and ratio. Because there are several references to past popular culture in the film, this study further examines strategies of reflective popular culture as it is applied to the film's dialogue, properties or visual representation, and music. Elements of new semantic discourse which evolved from the film for a current generation of popular culture film audiences is also examined.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Popular culture -- United States
Comedy films -- History and criticism
Wayne's world (Motion picture)
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Ell, Jennifer M., "Wayne's World: A Rhetorical Analysis of Popular Culture Film" (1996). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 180.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/180
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