C. the study of the meaning and imagery in art in its broader cultural or artistic context. Iconology is the study of visual imagery and its interpretation and symbolism, especially in a broader context e.g. social or cultural terms.
Shrek is a big, green, ugly ogre with a heart of gold. Based on the 'foul and fearless' creature in illustrator William Steig's children's book, Shrek revels in his ugliness and wonders at the damage and destruction it can cause. Why kids will love him: He's flatulent, rude and dirty.
Dragon is a character who first appeared in Shrek while guarding Princess Fiona's Tower and has had a role in every following production. Dragon first appears while guarding the derelict castle which serves as Princess Fionaâs prison. It can be assumed that this is her long-time, permanent domicile, since the tower houses a large hoard of treasure and happens to be littered with the bones and armor of many unsuccessful knights who tried to rescue Fiona.