The Absurdist Trope in Chase Cartoons: A Case Study of Tom and Jerry in Comparison to Silent Films

This paper examines the absurdist trope in chase cartoons, focusing on Tom and Jerry and its parallels to the chase sequences in silent films. Absurdism, often defined by the breakdown of logic and the embrace of the irrational, is a key element in both media, shaping their comedic appeal. By analyz...

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Main Author: Atreyee Sinha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zadar 2025-06-01
Series:[sic]
Online Access:http://www.sic-journal.org/ArticleView.aspx?aid=797
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