Josie Andrews 412 Midterm Projects Main Menu Introduction The Ideological Function of Stars: Contradictions and Promises of Individualism. Prompt Analysis Little Women (George Cukor 1933) Tomboyism: Negotiating and Celebrating a Strong, Sprited Woman in the Great Depression Sylvia Scarlett (George Cukor, 1936) "Woman of the Year" (George Stevens, 1942) Conclusion Bibliography CATCH ME IF YOU CAN The Contradictions and Promises of Individualism in the Films of Katharine Hepburn 1933-1942

Tomboyism

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In this film clip, we can see evidence of Jo's tomboyism. She loves to slide through the snow with great exuberance, throw snowballs, and adopts a manly voice when shouting her expression, "Christopher Columbus," which is designed as a substitute for a swear word that is shocking to hear a young lady say in 1933.

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  1. Christopher Columbus!