Analysis of Cultural Capital and Identity Formation in the Animated Movies "The Incredibles", "WALL-E", and "Ratatouille", Based on Pierre Bourdieu's Theory of Cultural Capital

Mirzaei H., Mohammadzadeh M., Safoora M. A.

Paykareh, vol.13, no.27, pp.40-57, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 27
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.22055/pyk.2024.19267
  • Journal Name: Paykareh
  • Page Numbers: pp.40-57
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: This study examines and analyzes the representation of cultural capital and identity formation in the animations «The Incredibles»(2004),«WALL-E»(2008), and «Ratatouille»(2007). This research uses Pierre Bourdieu's «Cultural Capital» theory as its theoretical framework to explore these animations' thematic similarities and unique  approaches regarding cultural capital and identity. This research aims to identify the role of  cultural capital in shaping the identity of characters in the selected animations and to …