Title
Fingerprint matrices: uncovering the dynamics of social networks in prose literature
Abstract
In prose literature often complex dynamics of interpersonal relationships can be observed between the different characters. Traditionally, node-link diagrams are used to depict the social network of a novel. However, static graphs can only visualize the overall social network structure but not the development of the networks over the course of the story, while dynamic graphs have the serious problem that there are many sudden changes between different portions of the overall social network. In this paper we explore means to show the relationships between the characters of a plot and at the same time their development over the course of a novel. Based on a careful exploration of the design space, we suggest a new visualization technique called Fingerprint Matrices. A case study exemplifies the usage of Fingerprint Matrices and shows that they are an effective means to analyze prose literature with respect to the development of relationships between the different characters.
Year
DOI
Venue
2013
10.1111/cgf.12124
Comput. Graph. Forum
Keywords
Field
DocType
social network,fingerprint matrix,prose literature,fingerprint matrices,different character,complex dynamic,overall social network,different portion,case study,careful exploration,overall social network structure
Design space,Graph,Complex dynamics,Social network,Visualization,Computer science,Matrix (mathematics),Interpersonal relationship,Fingerprint,Theoretical computer science,Natural language processing,Artificial intelligence
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
32
3
0167-7055
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
14
0.52
30
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
D. Oelke1140.86
D. Kokkinakis2140.52
Daniel A. Keim377041141.60