A Study on the Characteristics of Monologue Direction and Narrative Function in VR Content: Focusing on User Immersion and Emotional Engagement
Abstract
In this paper, we analyze how the traditional narrative device of monologue is transformed within virtual reality (VR) content according to the distinctive characteristics of the VR medium.While monologues in theatre and film have traditionally functioned as devices that reveal a character's inner thoughts, VR environments introduce features such as free viewpoint, interactivity, and a heightened sense of presence, leading to significant changes in the structure and expressive mode of monologues.This study compares monologue practices across theatre, film, and VR, examining There's a Wolf in My Room, Baba Yaga,
Fields of Study & Subjects
Narrative Theory and Analysis
Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
Theatre and Performance Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Next-generation Convergence Information Services Technology
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 61–71
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN