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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Main Author: Loughlin, Gerard (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2000
In: 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.
ISSN:1745-5170
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology & sexuality
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/135583580000701308