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FRIENDS: The One With the Parasocial Relationships

Article
Marijn van Engelen
08/05/2024
12 minutes to read

How can the six Friends feel like our real friends? This article discusses how various elements of the hit TV show contribute to forming parasocial relationships with the fictional characters, evoking a sense of intimacy.

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Capharnaüm: an engaging story about Beirut

Article
Nadine Visser
24/05/2019
15 minutes to read

Capharnaüm is a realistic docudrama about a twelve-year old boy who wants to sue his parents. This paper discusses the realism and effects on the audience.