Tarantino and the Post-Modern Action Heroine.

This essay is an in-depth analysis of female action heroes in Quentin Tarantino films.
Focuses primarily on the heroines from Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), and Death Proof (2007).
Looks at how Tarantino uses film to challenge gender roles in society.

Written by: S.K. Micallef.

Approximately 5000 words including references.

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