Humanities

A comparative study of emotional narratives in Chinese science fiction: exploring the gender perspective

Y. Liu

Discover groundbreaking insights from Yang Liu's research on emotional narratives in Chinese science fiction! This study dives into the nuanced emotions expressed by male and female authors, revealing unexpected findings that challenge common assumptions.

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on women's science fiction in China. A prevailing perception among readers and critics suggests that women's sensibilities enable them to convey more nuanced emotions in their works. To examine this viewpoint within the realm of contemporary Chinese science fiction, a quantitative approach based on affective computing was employed. This approach allowed for a systematic evaluation of indicators such as emotional arc, emotional richness, and twistiness. The findings reveal that while individual writers may exhibit distinct emotional writing styles, overall, there is no significant disparity in emotional narratives between male and female science fiction writers.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 17, 2024

Authors

Yang Liu

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03147-6

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