Speaking the Unspeakable: Invisibility and Trauma after 9/11

In Art in the Age of Terrorism Speaking the Unspeakable: Invisibility and Trauma after 9/11 I was interested in Randell's notion of the displacement of trauma in Hollywood. More specifically, when Randell discusses how Spider Man 2 engaged issues surrounding the attack on New York. The author explained this idea of displacement by stating that the event is scripted into the film under fantasy pretenses. It is this placement in the fantasy world that seemingly mitigates the viewers anxiety regarding the issue. The act is extended by taking ordinary people and turning the hero spotlight onto them. These films are aimed at strengthening the idea that the average, real person has the capability to conduct heroism. This act also reinforces one's pride in their country and culture, which Randell discusses when talking about the citizens standing up for Spiderman in Spiderman 2.