![]() ![]() Wrestling demonstrates that risk within the domain of fun and game. He says that wrestling is about working through the confusing nature of masculinity in the human experience, because there are combat modes within human masculinity, and without confidence, a person trying to be more masculine could easily become aggressive instead, leading to a twisted, violent identity. He offers an interpretation that is complex and perhaps offensive to many. But by analyzing the parts of the myth that aren't readily explained by the premise (he notices that the wrestlers are effeminately clad), one can understand the real purpose of the sport in the lives of the people who enjoy it. There is a fakery about the sport that adds to its mythic nature by making the audience voluntarily participate in the game, which lends to the titanic quality of the wrestlers. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.īarthes says that everything is mythological, basically, even professional wrestling. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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