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Moments of inspiration: performing Spike
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Abstract This article explores the way in which the actor, James Marsters, performs the character of Spike. Beginning with the Greek term ekphrasis (the verbal representation of visual representation) this article is an endeavour to describe and recover in language the effect which a particular performance, ... view more
This article explores the way in which the actor, James Marsters, performs the character of Spike. Beginning with the Greek term ekphrasis (the verbal representation of visual representation) this article is an endeavour to describe and recover in language the effect which a particular performance, moment or TV series may have on us. The specific moment of performance that the article addresses is that of Spike's first appearance on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the episode 'School Hard' (2:3) - a point at which something magical occurs. We breathe in Marsters' performance and establish an emotional connection with the character. It is this connection, based on Marsters' embodied performance, which inspires fan investment in the character and influences subsequent conceptions of what the character should or should not do, resulting in a tension between scriptwriters and the fans who know better.... view less
Classification
Impact Research, Recipient Research
Broadcasting, Telecommunication
Free Keywords
acting; affect; Buffy; ekphrasis; emotion; fans; performance
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Page/Pages
p. 367-373
Journal
European Journal of Cultural Studies, 8 (2005) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1367549405054867
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)