Interpretation Of Gender In Zula By Robert E. Howard

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The author Robert E. Howard infused all of his fiction with protruding racial themes and attitude. Unlike the short story, I like the portrayal of different race and the interpretation of gender in the movie because of the whole new point of view. In the movie, all the stereotype of gender disappears and replace by a total new idea. Howard had an egalitarian attitude towards women. He portrayed women as the wenches or prizes. They are weak, dependent, and pretty. However, in the movie, Zula is portrayed as muscular, lanky and great with weapon. She is special, the new man’s equal. Unlike Howard portrayal of Conan who is a dominant, powerful fighting man. The movie alters the characteristic slightly and replaces Conan as an affectionate, humorous