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The Politics of Queer Emotion: Exploring Identity Politics of the LGBTQ + Community Coming Out in Love, Simon

Authors
Zitao Liu1, *
1University of Rochester, 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd, Rochester, NY, 14627, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: liuzitaodylan@gmail.com
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Zitao Liu
Available Online 31 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_90How to use a DOI?
Keywords
film and media studies; LGBTQ + ; queer cinema; emotion; identity; case study
Abstract

This essay explores the emotional dynamics within the film Love, Simon (Berlanti, 2018) [1], focusing on the coming-out journey of LGBTQ + adolescents. Drawing from Sara Ahmed's cultural politics of emotion, it delves into the intersections of emotions, identity, and societal norms in the narrative. The study reviews existing literature on coming out and LGBTQ + identity development, emphasizing the significance of this process and the challenges it presents in contemporary society. Love, Simon serves as a compelling case study, revealing how the film portrays the awakening of LGBTQ + teenagers’ consciousness and their resistance against heteronormative power dynamics. The analysis of queer feelings highlights the discomfort, empowerment, and transformation experienced by the protagonist, Simon Spier, as he navigates societal expectations. Additionally, this study examines the role of fear in Simon's journey, illustrating how it shapes his self-identity and relationships. The film's portrayal of fear aligns with Ahmed's insights into this complex emotion.

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Proceedings of the 2023 5th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2023)
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31 December 2023
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978-2-38476-170-8
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2352-5398
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