Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Jersey’s Little Gladiator: Joe Gorga

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This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust.

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SOURCES 

  • The Greek Myths, Robert Graves
  • Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
  • Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
  • 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
  • Bravo Shows - Peacock
  • The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu


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