Once Upon a TimeFocused Inquiry II

UNIV 112 TR – Schaub

Once Upon a TimeCreators: Adam Horowitz & Edward KitsisStarring: Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer

Goodwin, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, & Jared Gilmore

Ratings: 8.0/10 (IMDb)Setting: StorybrookeGenre:

AdventureFantasyRomance

A “Real” HeroLeaves their comfort zone to aid othersNo need for knights in shining armorNo “damsel in distress” Lead role of Emma Swan portrays a female

heroFeminismUntraditional

Emma SwanActress: Jennifer MorrisonNoble traits

Courageous – leaving comfort zone to act on things the ordinary person would not consider doing

Kind/Caring – sympathy allows them to reach out to those in need of help

Selflessness – willing to sacrifice their own safety for the protection of society

I spy…Look around you and familiarize yourself with

the faces in your community. Bravery?Kindness?Selflessness?

Who is your hero?

Works CitedThe Internet Movie Database. (2011). Once

Upon A Time (TV Series 2011-2015). Retrieved September 16, 2015, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1843230/.

Brown, Frederick. “‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 4 Screening.” Online image. September 20, 2014. Zimbio. 16 Sep 2015.