Da Narrativa Linear Literária para a Narrativa Digital Interativa: Um Estudo sobre Potencialidades através de Dois Contos: "O Mistério da Árvore" e "Capuchinho Vermelho"

Abstract

Books appeared early in history and for centuries have played a decisive role. However, in an increasingly digital society, there is a constant debate about its place. Nowadays, the population contacts with stories through interactive digital narratives while literary texts seem to be increasingly ignored. This study arises due to the lack of research on interactive digital narratives as enhancers of reading habits. The main objective is to understand the sensation of reading a printed text and an interactive digital narrative of the same story, in order to analyse the latter's potential in relation to the first. For this purpose, thirty-two participants read one of two different short stories, as a printed linear narrative and as an interactive digital narrative, in this order or in reverse. At the end, an interview was held. The results suggest that the interactive digital narrative is more captivating as well as a facilitator of the reading of the narrative. However, individuals with good reading habits prefer the printed linear narrative, expressing the absence of decision-making as one of its several advantages. On the other hand, most people find that the user's involvement in the story helps to keep their attention. There is a consensus on its potential. Finally, this study confirms that the use of literary texts for the creation of interactive digital narratives can be useful, especially in stimulating reading habits for individuals who do not usually read.