The Tragedy of Sokovia: An Application of the NPF to Governing Fictions

• In Event: Applications of the NPF in Response to Emerging Crises

Brief Overview

This paper applies the NPF to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the debate around the Sokovia Accords, which sought to bring the Avengers under UN supervision. This paper explores pros and cons of government regulation presented in popular fiction.

Authors

• Nicole Gellar, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

• Aaron Smith-Walter, University of Massachusetts-Lowell