Introduction
The purpose of my research is to explore how Tim Burton makes use of the grotesque and uncanny in the characters of his movies to evoke empathy and create an emotional connection with the audience. In order to approach my research question, it is essential to establish my framework by developing the literature review.
Literature Review Structure
The structure of my literature is going to be divided into four main chapters:
Tim Burton and the ‘Burtonesque’ Style: The first part will introduce who Tim Burton is, what his most famous movies are and what the Burtonesque style is.
Bringing Grotesque and Uncanny Characters to Life The second part will focus on defining the grotesque and uncanny.
Emotional Connection through Character Identification The third section will explain how characters can create an emotional impact on the audience through character identification.
Character Engagement through Empathy and Sympathy The last part focuses on how characters are designed to bond with the audience through empathy and sympathy.
Conclusion
Working on my thesis has enabled me to explore several fields of interest as I do not only have the opportunity to analyze the artwork of Tim Burton from an animation-oriented perspective, but also conduct my study from a semiotics and psychology approach.