Anti-Exceptionalism in "The Walking Dead"

Term Paper , 2012 , 15 Pages , Grade: 2,3

American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography

First of all there will be a general overview of the myth of American exceptionalism. To properly analyze the show then and prove that it is not just another narrative that glorifies American exceptionalism and its perpetuation, but actually depicts a stance which stands in stark contrast to this myth, some of the exposed key elements from the myth of American exceptionalism will be taken and juxtaposed in opposition to some significant scenes from the television series.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

A. The Myth of American Exceptionalism

B. Anti-Exceptionalism in "The Walking Dead"
1 Symbols
2 Western
3 Higher Law
4 Frontier Thesis

II. Conclusion

III. Bibliography

• College: Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Institut für Amerikanistik)
• Course: Contemporary American Television Series
• Grade: 2,3
• Author: Matthias Köbrich (Author)
• Publication Year: 2012
• Pages: 15
• Catalog Number: V231867
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656481133
• ISBN (Book): 9783656480976
• Language: English
• Tags: anti-exceptionalism, walking, dead