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A Comparative Study of Narrative Strategies in Chinese and American Family Sitcoms: A Case Study of Young Sheldon and Home with Kids

Wanqian Bai

Abstract


American TV series Young Sheldon and Chinese sitcom Home with Kids, as popular family sitcoms in their respective countries,
exhibit significant differences in their narrative strategies. Through comparative analysis, this paper reveals the differences in narrative logic
and cultural expression between the two works, delves into the cultural distinctions underlying the narrative strategies of Chinese and American family sitcoms, and provides reference significance for cross-cultural research in this genre.

Keywords


Young Sheldon; Home with Kids; Focalization Narrative

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v3i12.8614

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