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Trope Subversion: What It Means & How To Do It

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The Aliens Aren't Invading: A Look at Subverting Tropes

What's the fun of tropes if they never get subverted? Here's what it means to subvert a trope, with examples across all genre fiction!

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•Last Updated Aug 15, 2024

From Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016): Dr. Louise Banks attempts communication with an alien species.

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