University of South Florida Scholar Commons Graduate Theses and Dissertations Graduate School January 2013 The oprS anos Experience Eli Benjamin Weidinger University of South Florida,
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[email protected]. ! ! The Sopranos Experience by Eli Weidinger A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Liberal Arts Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies College of Arts and Sciences University of South Florida Major Professor: Amy Rust, Ph.D. Scott Ferguson, Ph.D. Andrew Berish, Ph.D. Date of Approval: March 22, 2013 Keywords: Pay-Cable Television, Gangster Genre, Psychotherapy, Neoliberalism, HBO Copyright © 2013, Eli Weidinger ! ! Dedication I’d like to dedicate this thesis to my parents, Ken and Tammy, and my sister, Sarah, whose loving support and mental guidance have been instrumental in my ability to complete this project. Whether I pack my belongings to drive to California or South Carolina or Florida, they’ve always supported my adventuresome spirit and encouraged me in my pursuits. For that, I give thanks! I’d also like to dedicate this project to my girlfriend, Devyn League, who has been there to encourage me, feed me, water me, and let me grow throughout this process.