Playing with the Gaze in Hitchcock. The Experience of Visual Pleasure in "Rear Window", "Vertigo" and "Psycho"

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Exploring the representation of women in patriarchal culture, this thesis analyzes how female figures serve as symbols for male fantasies, as articulated through language and visual media. It draws on Mulvey's theories to discuss the dynamics of power and meaning, positioning women as passive bearers rather than creators of significance. The work critically examines the implications of this symbolic order and its impact on gender roles within film and television, contributing to the discourse on gender representation in visual culture.