The Representation of ancient Egyptian history in global animated cartoons : A comparative study of Egyptian, American, and Japanese Animated Cartoons /

Abstract

Ancient Egyptian history is represented in global animated cartoons. This study investigates the representation of ancient Egyptian history in Egyptian, American and Japanese animated cartoons. The research analyzes and compares the animated cartoons with ancient Egyptian representation in each production country. The study conducted qualitative and quantitative methodology techniques. By using qualitative and quantitative linguistic discourse analysis. Besides, using qualitative semiotic analysis of Nine animated cartoons, Three animated cartoons from each production county. Results of the study found that there are several differences in there presentation of ancient Egypt among the Egyptian, American, and Japanese animated cartoons. The qualitative results showed that the Egyptian animations primarily focused on providing historical information, specifically about ancient Egyptian queens and kings. American animations focused on representing ancient Egyptian temples as places for magic and demons. Japanese animations took a different approach, by focusing on representing ancient Egyptian deities and provided information about their responsibilities. In all the three countries of production the ancient Egyptian culture was mixed with other cultures such as American, Japanese, and European cultures. Also, it showed that there are many differences between the representation of ancient Egyptian characters in animated cartoons and in history. The quantitative results showed that the most represented personality in Egyptian animated cartoons is the friendly personality, the percentage is 25%. The most represented personality in American animated cartoons is the aggressive personality, the percentage is 35%. The most represented personality in Japanese animated cartoons is the strong personality, the percentage is 22.5%. Additionally, research findings proved that there is a correlation between roles represented by ancient Egyptian characters and the country of the production.