A Textual Analysis of the Masculinities Portrayed in Hook (Steven Spielberg, 1991)

José Díaz-Cuesta; Mar Asensio Aróstegui; David Caldevilla Domínguez

doi:10.37467/revvisual.v15.4958

Authors

José Díaz-Cuesta Universidad de La Rioja
Mar Asensio Aróstegui Universidad de La Rioja
David Caldevilla Domínguez Universidad Complutense de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/revvisual.v15.4958

Keywords:

Hook, Masculinities, Peter Pan, Steven Spielberg, Textual Analysis, Gender Studies, Film Studies

Abstract

This article focuses on the masculinities shown throughout Steven Spielberg’s Hook, following Pat Kirkham and Janet Thumim’s four sites of masculinities in film.
Robin Williams’s character (Peter Banning/Pan) evolves from belonging to the business man prototype (Peter Banning) to becoming an adult-although-rejuvenated Peter Pan. His body is shown in action when BanninG/Pan attempts to behave in a more juvenile way. Banning/Pan’s external world is defined by his fatherhood, which involves both quality and quantity time spent with his children. The internal world is related to Banning/Pan’s fear of flying and death.

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