How FF7 Reconstructs Masculinity
251In this reading of Final Fantasy VII, we take a look at how Cloud's journey from unwanted boy to hero illustrates the harmful notions of patriarchy and how we can break free from them.
00:00 Disclaimer
00:51 Introduction
03:53 The Unwanted Boy: Cloud as a child
07:37 The Patriarchal Ideal: Sephiroth the SOLDIER
17:27 The Curse of Patriarchy: Cloud the impostor
23:40 Finding Yourself: Cloud the hero
27:30 The Ultimate Patriarch: Sephiroth as God
32:35 Closing Thoughts
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/helltoupeegames
"The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love" by bell hooks: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love/dp/0743456084/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+will+to+change+bell+hooks&qid=1643218179&sprefix=the+will+to+cha%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
California Law Review piece: https://www.californialawreview.org/print/a-profoundly-masculine-act-mass-shootings-violence-against-women-and-the-amendment-that-could-forge-a-path-forward/#clr-toc-heading-4
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