Consider the Representation of Apes, Gorillas, Monkeys, and Various Other

question 117

Essay

Consider the representation of apes, gorillas, monkeys, and various other primates in movies, television, art, or literature. How are they represented in the medium? Are they portrayed as animalistic, barbaric, vicious, childlike, kind, etc.? Why do you think primates are often represented in ways contrary to scientific or primatology studies? Do these portrayals possibly say something about us or how we might view ourselves, our history, or our possible future?

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Definitions:

Iliacus

A muscle of the pelvic region that acts with the psoas major to flex the thigh at the hip joint.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh that forms part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

Vastus Intermedius

is a muscle located in the thigh, lying deep to the rectus femoris and part of the quadriceps muscle group.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps that extends the knee and helps in hip flexion.