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.
Humpty Dumpty, who sat on a wall, has yet to appear in a Shrek movie, (his grave can be seen in Shrek 4-D) but appeared in Shrek Super Slam as an unlockable character. Humpty is the only secret character in this game to have a secret costume; he played Master Fu, which is a spoof of the word, Kung-Fu.