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Subversion and Redemption

Meghan Hawk
ENC 2135


1.  The author focuses primarily on the main example of subversion as the book, "Go the Fuck to Sleep", a story of a struggling father to put his wired toddler to bed. Other examples that the author mentions as models of subversion would be Monty Python and It's Just a Plant. Monty Python serves as a comedic parody to the original medieval story of the Holy Grail, twisting the story line and posing alternate relationships. It's Just a Plant follows a similar path as "Go the Fuck to Sleep" in that the adults are seen to have "subversive behavior", not modeling their parental personas. Additional examples of subversion in film would be Reservoir Dogs and Scream. Reservoir Dogs focuses around a heist, and while the characters talk about it and the story develops from this whole event, the event is never actually shown. On the other hand, Scream pokes fun at the horror film tropes, making sure that every character is well aware of what is to come next.

2. I think that "Go the Fuck to Sleep" is a comedic take on a typical bedtime story that would initially be read to toddlers as an attempt to put them to bed. Since the dialogue poses profanity, the audience would be more geared towards frustrated parents wanting a touch of light hearted humor to make their restless nights a little easier.

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  1. UnknownApril 5, 2018 at 11:26 AM

    I agree that parents reading GTFTS will feel a sense of relief when it comes to their situation because it's relatable and humerous. I think it's a great idea because every parent with young children can relate to the frustration.

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  2. Megan HellerApril 5, 2018 at 12:22 PM

    The use of comedy in GTFTS acts as a comedic relief for parents as they can realize that they are not the only people whom struggle putting their children to bed.

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