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Why did the movie ‘Shrek’ subvert traditional hero fantasy and become the archetype of a new kind of comedy fantasy?

In this blog post, we’ll explore how ‘Shrek’ turned the conventional hero fantasy formula on its head and used the genre characteristics of comedy and fantasy to create a fresh blend of humor and emotion.   Prologue ‘Shrek’ made a huge splash in the global animation world upon its release in May 2001. The film not only received an enthusiastic response from both...