Lifelong Learn. 2011, 1, 44-63

https://doi.org/10.11118/lifele2011010144

Fictional Characters and Their Place in Lifelong Informal Learning

Jana Krátká

Katedra pedagogiky, Pedagogická fakulta, Masarykova univerzita, Poříčí 31, 603 00 Brno, Czech Republic

Audiovisual fictional stories are usually watched for the purpose of relaxation, fun or sharing experiences with characters and learning from the social situations. Our research objectives result from the need to identify the fictional characters, the viewers usually identify with. This study presents results of the research carried out within a group of more than two thousand Czech and Slovak Film Database users. A typology of fictional characters was created in accordance with qualities, the viewer identify with, based on the research results.