The Man Who Fell to Earth
This article examines the construction of alien visitations in The Man Who Fell to Earth and reflects theologically upon the implicit and explicit religious themes in the novel and film. Gerard Loughlin explores the christic identity of the central character, Newton, and the queering of his body. Lo...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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Theology & sexuality
Year: 2000, Volume: 2000, Issue: 13, Pages: 92-118 |
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| Summary: | This article examines the construction of alien visitations in The Man Who Fell to Earth and reflects theologically upon the implicit and explicit religious themes in the novel and film. Gerard Loughlin explores the christic identity of the central character, Newton, and the queering of his body. Loughlin offers this essay in memory of Michael Vasey. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5170 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology & sexuality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/135583580000701308 |