Unraveling the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Trope in Movies: a Critical Analysis
Words: 519 2430The term 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl' (MPDG), coined by film critic Nathan Rabin in 2007, refers to a female character archetype in films characterized by her quirky, whimsical personality and her role in the male protagonist's life as a catalyst for his growth and happiness. This essay delves into various examples of this trope in cinema, exploring its implications and the evolving conversation around it. One quintessential example of the MPDG is Natalie Portman's character Sam in "Garden State" (2004). […]