Darfur is Dying: A narrative analysis.

摘要

The purpose of this study was to examine the narratives present within the game "Darfur is Dying," to determine how the narratives in the game compare to Fisher's standards for effective narratives, and to argue that narrative simulations like "Darfur is Dying" represent a new form of internet advocacy. The study found that by utilizing Fisher's requirements of probability and fidelity to create a rational narrative, and providing an immersive, educational, and entertaining environment; narrative simulations present an advocacy platform that can be very successful in creating social action within a target demographic.