Fast Tracks to Narrative Empathy: Anthropomorphism and Dehumanization in Graphic Narratives.

An essay is presented on narrative empathy in graphic novels. The author explores the graphic narratives "Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda" by J. P. Strassen and "Pride of Baghdad" by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon to discuss ambassadorial strategic empathy, used to elicit the emotio...

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Publicado en:	Substance: A Review of Theory & Literary Criticism Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 135 - 156
Autor principal:	Keen, Suzanne
Formato:	Essay
Publicado:	Johns Hopkins University Press 2011
Materias:	Graphic novels Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda (Book : Stassen) Pride of Baghdad: Inspired by a True Story (Book : Vaughan) Stassen, J. P. Vaughan, Brian K., 1976- Anthropomorphism Empathy
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Sumario:	An essay is presented on narrative empathy in graphic novels. The author explores the graphic narratives "Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda" by J. P. Strassen and "Pride of Baghdad" by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon to discuss ambassadorial strategic empathy, used to elicit the emotional responses of readers to innocent victims caught in wars. The author specifically focuses on anthropomorphism and dehumanization in the narratives.