| dc.description.abstract | This thesis investigates the representation of the queer child's experience in the animated films "Luca" (2021) and "Nimona" (2023). I approach this matter by conducting a study of
genre and a study of character. The research is based on the coming-out narrative model, which divides the coming-out process into three parts: recognition of difference, rejection of difference, and emotional declaration. This model is utilised to compare and show the contrast in the two films representations of queer experiences. Additionally, the thesis explores how the films utilise the metaphor of the monster to reflect the queer experience and examine the variation between non-straight and genderqueer representations. The analysis aims to uncover the underlying themes, narrative structures, and metaphors that contribute to the portrayal of queer identity in these films, thereby enhancing the understanding of queer representation in children's media and its impact on societal perceptions of queer identity. By applying the coming-out narrative model, the analysis revealed that the two films adopt considerably different approaches to queer representation and the degree of inclusion they depict. Luca employs a subtle and allegorical method to address queer identity, with the monster metaphor representing the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery and coming out. While Nimona takes a more direct and explicit approach, using the monster metaphor to comment on the persecution faced by genderqueer individuals. | |
