There are two people in the world. Those that prefer Footloose, and those that prefer Flashdance. Me: Footloose. Literary analysis of plot character motivation and themes. Method? Post-structuralist, baby. OK it’s been 10 years since I did any form of serious literary anything, so it’s a shallow attempt, and yet, I try.

Protagonist’s Occupation	Welder by day, erotic dancer by night	High school kid, gymnast
Global Myths Debunked	Erotic Dancers Are Not Dancers, They’re Strippers	Rock Music Sends You To Hell
Romantic Motivation	Plays footsie with boss at chichi restaurant	Flirts with the Preacher’s daughter
80’s Fashion Contribution	Off-the-shoulder sweatshirt trend, leg warmers	Tight acid wash jeans and spikey clean hair
Signature Dance Move	Sweat flinging from her Geri-curled hair while quickly pounding her feet	Running through a vacant mill flipping around in a white t-shirt
Character Motivation	Class mobility- moving from exotic to ballet dancer	Debunking myth, changing community perceptions, getting girl.