Amy Lu, a Northeastern faculty expert whose research focuses on the power of narratives and characters, chalks up the popularity of “Squid Game” to its simplicity . “It’s like an adult graphic video game,” says the communication studies professor in the College of Arts, Media and Design.
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Squid Game combines all of its greatest strengths to ensure that we’ll care when someone dies . They pace it very slowly, building the tension over time. They use excellent character development and strategies to show us a gradual build in how the characters depend on each other.
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