The 2004 remake of the 1966 original Alfie movie once again introduces a charmed,
vain, rakish, and women-loving man to our screen. The story itself has not changed much
and Alfie is still one of the best women-devouring men around New York City this time, so
that makes it interesting for us to talk about femininity as well as masculinity since there
are so many different types of women involved with Alfie. The gender construction here is
very interesting to explore more deeply and how it affects the male lead and protagonist
Alfie. So I want to argue that from the very first scene, because of the construction of it,
each and every woman Alfie interacts with we can already guess how that particular female
character is constructed in terms of femininity and we can also guess how it will affect
Alfie and his decisions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- I. Femininity
- 1. Showstoppers
- 1.1. Dori
- 1.2. Julie
- 1.3. Liz
- 1.4. Lonette
- 2. Quickies
- 2.1. Uta and Carol
- 2.2. Lesbians
- 2.3. Nikki
- 1. Showstoppers
- II. Masculinity
- 1. Alfie and the minor characters
- 1.1. Alfie
- 1.2. Marlon
- 1.3. Mr. Wing
- 1. Alfie and the minor characters
- Conclusion
- Cited Works
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the constructions of femininity and masculinity in the 2004 remake of the film *Alfie*, focusing on the various female characters and their relationships with the protagonist, Alfie. The paper aims to analyze how the film's portrayal of these relationships sheds light on the gender roles and dynamics prevalent in contemporary society.- The construction of femininity through different female characters, including "showstoppers" and "quickies."
- The impact of Alfie's interactions with these women on his own construction of masculinity.
- The portrayal of female sexuality and its relationship to Alfie's objectification of women.
- The role of power dynamics and social expectations in shaping the characters' relationships.
- The exploration of themes like love, commitment, and the complexities of modern relationships.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a brief overview of the film *Alfie* and its portrayal of a charming but womanizing protagonist. It highlights the diverse range of female characters involved and how their interactions with Alfie contribute to an exploration of gender dynamics. The first chapter delves into the construction of femininity in the film, focusing on the "showstoppers" – women who are deemed attractive and desirable by Alfie. The analysis explores the characters of Dori, Julie, and Liz, highlighting their individual traits and motivations. The second chapter continues the discussion of femininity by examining the "quickies," a group of women characterized by their fleeting and often casual interactions with Alfie. The analysis focuses on Uta and Carol, a lesbian couple, and Nikki, another woman who falls into this category. The third chapter examines the construction of masculinity through the protagonist, Alfie, and his interactions with other men. The paper analyzes how his actions and relationships contribute to a portrayal of masculinity that is both charming and problematic.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on themes of femininity, masculinity, gender dynamics, female sexuality, objectification, relationships, power, social expectations, love, commitment, and contemporary society, as explored through the characters and narrative of the 2004 film *Alfie*.- Arbeit zitieren
- Magister Anke Werckmeister (Autor:in), 2007, Femininity and Masculinity Constructions in "Alfie", München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/202923
