Perceiving+and+experiencing+fictional+characters

Hoorn, Johan F., and Elly A. Konijn. "Perceiving and experiencing fictional characters: An integrative account." Japanese Psychological Research. //Blackwell Publishing Ltd//., 15 Sept. 2003. Web. 28 Feb. 2017.

Fictional characters have been a major factor in the media because of their popularity. In some cases, people learn about the world outside from their perspective, and start to build an impalpable relationship with these characters. Elly Konijn and Johan Hoorn explain how and why these connections can be built, as well as providing some examples throughout the text. When we encounter the forces of “good” and “evil,” we tend to feel empathy for either one of the characters depending on their sob stories. Besides their stories, the unrealistic qualities also attract the audiences. Whether these characters are actors or drawings, one of the main allures is the attractiveness of the characters.

This article provides a lot of information regarding the reason as to what makes a character appeal to normal citizens. Besides the three main reasons (good/bad, beautiful/ugly, and unrealistic/reality), they also go beyond to deeper views like ethics and involvement. Because of the details and credibility they provide, the examples can be easily cited. Their explanations are very detailed, and it is organized efficiently.