The third season of The White Lotus begins dramatically with gunfire but quickly shifts to the arrival of a privileged Southern family. Victoria Ratliff, played by Parker Posey, symbolizes the show's engagement with Southern accents, resulting in varied viewer reactions, particularly from the South. Posey’s exaggerated performance has opened discussions about representational authenticity in Hollywood. Despite initial skepticism regarding the portrayal of Southern dialects, viewers celebrated her unique delivery, even likening it to a modern art form, highlighting the duality of critique and affection towards Southern culture in media.
"Victoria sent an unmistakable signal: The White Lotus was taking on the Southern accent... commentary has focused on whether the accents concocted by Ms. Posey... credibly passed as those of well-to-do tourists from Durham, N.C."
"Some viewers from the South have said that... The White Lotus had just that effect on them. But it largely didn't last, especially when it came to Ms. Posey's performance."
"What was that? her character asks. That was a convention for con men and tax cheats. Was her accent a knowing and loving tribute to colorful Southern women?"
"Viewers delighted over her pronunciations... and pronouncements, like the way she sneered at others attending a party on a yacht. Hang her accent in the Louvre!"
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