The difference between appealing narrative and dis-appealing narrative is narrability. Dis-appealing narrative lacks in distribution. It is the opposite of appealing narrative, which can be globalized and made well known. Appearing narrative is narratable and dis-appealing is dis-narratable. Appealing narrative is a discourse, narrative/story or event that attracts people’s attention. It usually is popular and well known, much like common knowledge. People can attach themselves to the event; they feel compassion, relation and empathy to it, which is something that audiences like. Like some global news, it is widely absorbed, and it can be a good conversation topic.
A good story and considerable attention can make the appealing narrative narratable. In the Neda event, a beautiful innocent woman was killed by gunshot. A Western, modern woman, she came from the “forbidden places” in which women’s status was really low, forbidding them from doing many things. However, the woman joined a politically related event, and her Westernized action created global awareness. Audiences were interested and wanted to know more or to be entertained. After her untimely passing, people discussed intensively and gathered together to protest.
Another example is in sports. It creates a good appealing narrative. During the Olympics, nations around the world gather to compete in sports. It perfectly displays the beauty of cultural harmony. It is a spot light; people like it, watch it and talk about it. The Olympics appeal to a universal mixture of culture. These kinds of popular global events are appealing narrative that affects people and are part of audiences’ memories.
Works Cited:
Fischer, Annemarie. Class Discussion. “Global Media Narratives,” Binghamton University.
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