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Josie Andrews 412 Midterm ProjectsMain MenuIntroductionThe Ideological Function of Stars: Contradictions and Promises of Individualism.Prompt AnalysisLittle Women (George Cukor 1933)Tomboyism: Negotiating and Celebrating a Strong, Sprited Woman in the Great DepressionSylvia Scarlett (George Cukor, 1936)"Woman of the Year" (George Stevens, 1942)ConclusionBibliographyCATCH ME IF YOU CANThe Contradictions and Promises of Individualism in the Films of Katharine Hepburn 1933-1942Josephine Andrews3a113b8327c230bc7c10dd21f21428c4f7bcd00c
Laurie's Proposal
12018-03-10T14:43:42-08:00Josephine Andrews3a113b8327c230bc7c10dd21f21428c4f7bcd00c286372Laurie's proposal.plain2018-03-10T14:48:48-08:00Josephine Andrews3a113b8327c230bc7c10dd21f21428c4f7bcd00cLaurie wants a heterosexual, "normal" patriarchal relationship with Jo. He believes that relationship is one based on love, respect, taking pleasure in each other's company. It also contemplates the man as the head of the household, children, and making him the center of Jo's life. Jo does not want any man to be the "center" of her life. This contradiction of cultural values of marriage, children and family versus independence and freedom shall be a theme that runs through Hepburn's future films. It shall become the conflict in her films (on-screen and off-screen) that is part of her star image and must be carefully controlled. If she crosses the line and becomes too masculine, rejecting all femininity, the contradiction may become irreconcilable for fans.
Note: later, Laurie asks Amy to marry him and finds the love he wants and the "attention" he needs.