When a reader takes on the struggles and emotions of a character in a work of fiction, what is this called?
I'm looking for a word that describes how a reader emotes with the characters. The reader doesn't empathize with a character, instead he feels the very same emotions as the character coursing through him/her.
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I'm looking for a word that describes how a reader emotes with the characters. The reader doesn't empathize with a character, instead he feels the very same emotions as the character coursing through him/her.
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Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
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– Jacinto
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Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday
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Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
2 days ago
Perpetually, single-word-requests must include an example sentence (with a blank for the requested word) to illustrate how you intende to use the word. Check this out.
– Jacinto
2 days ago
Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday
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Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
2 days ago
Perpetually, single-word-requests must include an example sentence (with a blank for the requested word) to illustrate how you intende to use the word. Check this out.
– Jacinto
2 days ago
Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday
Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
2 days ago
Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
2 days ago
Perpetually, single-word-requests must include an example sentence (with a blank for the requested word) to illustrate how you intende to use the word. Check this out.
– Jacinto
2 days ago
Perpetually, single-word-requests must include an example sentence (with a blank for the requested word) to illustrate how you intende to use the word. Check this out.
– Jacinto
2 days ago
Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday
Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday
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The reader "identifies" with the characters in the book.
[identify with someone] to feel that you can understand and share someone else’s feelings
-MacMillan Dictionary online
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
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The reader relates to the character in the fictional work X.
relate Vocabulary.com
make a logical or causal connection; establish or demonstrate a
connection between
and
relate OED
intransitive. With to. To understand or have empathy for; to identify
or feel a connection with.
The verb relate means "to make a connection." To connect to or with is good too.
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You could describe the reader's emotions as vicarious .. e.g.
"..the reader's vicarious joy at the protagonist's return to his family.."
or:
".. the reader vicariously experienced the protagonist's joy.."
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You might have luck with something like "mirror" in verb form.
"As Joe dug deeper into the novel his horror mirrored that of Dr Aunoir, the doomed narrator."
If you wanted to take it further, perhaps the reader could "inhabit" the character's emotions.
answered 2 days ago
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You're on the money with empathise.
According to Cambridge Online:
Empathise: verb: to be able to understand how someone else feels:
Example: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.
I'm sure you could find a slightly more specific word but it would be pretty obscure.
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The reader "identifies" with the characters in the book.
[identify with someone] to feel that you can understand and share someone else’s feelings
-MacMillan Dictionary online
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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The reader "identifies" with the characters in the book.
[identify with someone] to feel that you can understand and share someone else’s feelings
-MacMillan Dictionary online
edited 11 hours ago
Cascabel
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answered 2 days ago
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
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The reader "identifies" with the characters in the book.
[identify with someone] to feel that you can understand and share someone else’s feelings
-MacMillan Dictionary online
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The reader "identifies" with the characters in the book.
[identify with someone] to feel that you can understand and share someone else’s feelings
-MacMillan Dictionary online
edited 11 hours ago
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answered 2 days ago
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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Hi Mark, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the relevant meaning of identify (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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The reader relates to the character in the fictional work X.
relate Vocabulary.com
make a logical or causal connection; establish or demonstrate a
connection between
and
relate OED
intransitive. With to. To understand or have empathy for; to identify
or feel a connection with.
The verb relate means "to make a connection." To connect to or with is good too.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
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The reader relates to the character in the fictional work X.
relate Vocabulary.com
make a logical or causal connection; establish or demonstrate a
connection between
and
relate OED
intransitive. With to. To understand or have empathy for; to identify
or feel a connection with.
The verb relate means "to make a connection." To connect to or with is good too.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
18.8k22067
add a comment |
The reader relates to the character in the fictional work X.
relate Vocabulary.com
make a logical or causal connection; establish or demonstrate a
connection between
and
relate OED
intransitive. With to. To understand or have empathy for; to identify
or feel a connection with.
The verb relate means "to make a connection." To connect to or with is good too.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
18.8k22067
The reader relates to the character in the fictional work X.
relate Vocabulary.com
make a logical or causal connection; establish or demonstrate a
connection between
and
relate OED
intransitive. With to. To understand or have empathy for; to identify
or feel a connection with.
The verb relate means "to make a connection." To connect to or with is good too.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
18.8k22067
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lbflbf
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lbflbf
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You could describe the reader's emotions as vicarious .. e.g.
"..the reader's vicarious joy at the protagonist's return to his family.."
or:
".. the reader vicariously experienced the protagonist's joy.."
answered yesterday
Robin BettsRobin Betts
5457
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You could describe the reader's emotions as vicarious .. e.g.
"..the reader's vicarious joy at the protagonist's return to his family.."
or:
".. the reader vicariously experienced the protagonist's joy.."
answered yesterday
Robin BettsRobin Betts
5457
add a comment |
You could describe the reader's emotions as vicarious .. e.g.
"..the reader's vicarious joy at the protagonist's return to his family.."
or:
".. the reader vicariously experienced the protagonist's joy.."
answered yesterday
Robin BettsRobin Betts
5457
You could describe the reader's emotions as vicarious .. e.g.
"..the reader's vicarious joy at the protagonist's return to his family.."
or:
".. the reader vicariously experienced the protagonist's joy.."
answered yesterday
Robin BettsRobin Betts
5457
answered yesterday
Robin BettsRobin Betts
5457
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You might have luck with something like "mirror" in verb form.
"As Joe dug deeper into the novel his horror mirrored that of Dr Aunoir, the doomed narrator."
If you wanted to take it further, perhaps the reader could "inhabit" the character's emotions.
answered 2 days ago
Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
41248
add a comment |
You might have luck with something like "mirror" in verb form.
"As Joe dug deeper into the novel his horror mirrored that of Dr Aunoir, the doomed narrator."
If you wanted to take it further, perhaps the reader could "inhabit" the character's emotions.
answered 2 days ago
Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
41248
add a comment |
You might have luck with something like "mirror" in verb form.
"As Joe dug deeper into the novel his horror mirrored that of Dr Aunoir, the doomed narrator."
If you wanted to take it further, perhaps the reader could "inhabit" the character's emotions.
answered 2 days ago
Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
41248
You might have luck with something like "mirror" in verb form.
"As Joe dug deeper into the novel his horror mirrored that of Dr Aunoir, the doomed narrator."
If you wanted to take it further, perhaps the reader could "inhabit" the character's emotions.
answered 2 days ago
Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
41248
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answered 2 days ago
Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
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Mallory-ErikMallory-Erik
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You're on the money with empathise.
According to Cambridge Online:
Empathise: verb: to be able to understand how someone else feels:
Example: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.
I'm sure you could find a slightly more specific word but it would be pretty obscure.
answered yesterday
DaronDaron
1,356614
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You're on the money with empathise.
According to Cambridge Online:
Empathise: verb: to be able to understand how someone else feels:
Example: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.
I'm sure you could find a slightly more specific word but it would be pretty obscure.
answered yesterday
DaronDaron
1,356614
add a comment |
You're on the money with empathise.
According to Cambridge Online:
Empathise: verb: to be able to understand how someone else feels:
Example: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.
I'm sure you could find a slightly more specific word but it would be pretty obscure.
answered yesterday
DaronDaron
1,356614
You're on the money with empathise.
According to Cambridge Online:
Empathise: verb: to be able to understand how someone else feels:
Example: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.
I'm sure you could find a slightly more specific word but it would be pretty obscure.
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Perharps 'paralleled' - the reader paralleled the emotions of the character ?
– Stefan
2 days ago
Perpetually, single-word-requests must include an example sentence (with a blank for the requested word) to illustrate how you intende to use the word. Check this out.
– Jacinto
2 days ago
Can "pathos" be used for this? "1. the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc"
– Zebrafish
yesterday