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AN ABSTRACT of the THESIS of Michelle M. Huillet for the Degree Of AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michelle M. Huillet for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Speech Communication, Speech Communication, and Sociology presented on June 4, 2013. Title: Guilt and Redemption on Wisteria Lane: A Burkeian Analysis of Desperate Housewives Abstract approved: ________________________________________________________________________ Trischa Goodnow In 2004 after Desperate Housewives premiered, it was met with significant criticism condemning the lack of values and morals on the show, depicted through the pervasiveness of sinful and illegal behavior (Olsen & Morgan, 2010). However, Olsen and Morgan contend that sinful and illegal behavior is accompanied with attempts at redemption and honesty, making Desperate Housewives a redemptive drama. This study seeks to demonstrate how Kenneth Burke’s dramatistic process of guilt, redemption and purification provide insight furthering Olsen and Morgan’s claims that methods of guilt purification contain valuable messages. Particularly, this study compares the effectiveness of transcendence in contrast to the ineffectiveness of mortification and scapegoating though the characters’ various attempts at redemption. In addition, this study also examines how the dramatistic process may sometimes entail several attempts at guilt alleviation or guilt avoidance until redemption is achieved. Finally, implications of how this study impacts the academic literature on dramatism, rhetorical criticism and fictional television are discussed. ©Copyright by Michelle M. Huillet June 4, 2013 All Rights Reserved Guilt and Redemption on Wisteria Lane: A Burkeian Analysis of Desperate Housewives by Michelle M. Huillet A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Presented June 4, 2013 Commencement June 2013 Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies thesis of Michelle M. Huillet presented on June 4, 2013. APPROVED: ________________________________________________________________________ Major Professor, representing Speech Communication ________________________________________________________________________ Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program ________________________________________________________________________ Dean of the Graduate School I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below authorizes release of my thesis to any reader upon request. ________________________________________________________________________ Michelle M. Huillet, Author ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to offer my sincerest thanks and appreciation to the following people. I owe special thanks to my thesis advisor, Dr. Trischa Goodnow, for her clever ideas, for being patient with me and for believing in me, even when I did not believe in myself. To Dr. Elizabeth Root for her encouragement and for helping me explore the history of gender roles. To Dr. Sally Gallagher for helping me focus on the significance of gender studies. And, to Dr. Alex Sanchez for his genuine interest in my topic and for dedicating his time to my research. I would like to offer a tremendous thank you to my Dad and Mom for always supporting me and helping me pursue my dreams- I love you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would like to thank my fellow graduate colleagues- Corrina Ward, Wendy Rudy, Brittany Pulis and Julia Green. Thank you all for your encouragement, optimism and for always listening to me. I wish you the best in your future academic endeavors, enjoy the journey! Thank you Kim Konrad, for always listening to me, providing advice and having faith in me. I hope you all have learned as much from me as I have from you. And finally, thank you to my dearest boyfriend Victor, for always being there for me, for making me laugh and encouraging me to be a better person. Thank you for showing me that when you truly want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it. You have taught me the joy of learning, and for that I am eternally grateful. I could not have done this without you. Ti amo. This thesis is dedicated in loving memory to my beloved dog Snicker, for your unwavering loyalty, not a day passes by that you are not truly missed. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................1 LITERATURE REVIEW ......................................................................................................7 The Rhetoric of Fictional Television ....................................................................................7 Accumulation Theory ................................................................................................................................... 9 Cultivation Theory.......................................................................................................................................10 Social Learning Theory..............................................................................................................................12 Social Cognitive Theory ............................................................................................................................12 Two-Step Flow of Communication........................................................................................................13 Television as a Reflection of Society ....................................................................................................14 Meaning Theory of Mass Communication ..........................................................................................15 Women on Television.................................................................................................................................16 Review of Literature on Desperate Housewives................................................................................18 Conclusion......................................................................................................................................................39 METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................41 The Dramatistic Pentad.......................................................................................................41 Order and Perfection ...........................................................................................................42 Mystery, Hierarchy and Order ............................................................................................39 Hierarchy.............................................................................................................................40 Guilt ....................................................................................................................................46 Guilt Redemption Cycle......................................................................................................49 Sacrifice: Mortification and Scapegoating..........................................................................49 Guilt Redemption Cycle: Mortification ..............................................................................50 Guilt Redemption Cycle: Scapegoating..............................................................................51 Guilt Redemption Cycle: Transcendence............................................................................54 Dramatism and Desperate Housewives...............................................................................55 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page ANALYSIS..........................................................................................................................58 Summary of Desperate Housewives.....................................................................58 Desperate Housewives: An Appropriate Text for Dramatism..............................59 Episode Summary of “Guilty”..............................................................................59 Guilt, Redemption and Purification on Desperate Housewives ...........................67 Analysis: Story Arc Summaries............................................................................68 Susan: Character Analysis ....................................................................................72 Lynette: Character Analysis .................................................................................79 Bree: Character Analysis ......................................................................................80 Gabrielle: Character Analysis...............................................................................83 Summary of Analysis ...........................................................................................85 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION.................................................................................86 Guilt Redemption Cycle: Ineffective Purification................................................86 Transcendence: Primary Method of Guilt Alleviation ........................................88 Transcendence and Protection ..............................................................................93 Transcendence Instead of Mortification or Scapegoating ....................................93 Transcendence and Motives ................................................................................94 Character Personalities and Transcendence..........................................................95
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