Motifs & Meaning in Season 1

Mad Men Deconstructed by Greg Hansen

May 2, 202115:58TV & Film

Motifs & Meaning in Mad Men Season 1 breaks down Mad Men's use of recurrence and how repeated elements contribute to the show's larger themes. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everett

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