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Essay / Reading The Bromance: Homosocial Relations In The...
Bartsch explores four studies relating to contemplative emotional experiences, emotional engagement with characters, social sharing of emotions, and vicarious release of emotions. According to the author, emotions are often considered the heart of media entertainment (Bartsch 267). The producer of Power is very detailed in the scenes to help the audience connect more with the characters. Trust is one of the main themes of Powers and in every relationship depicted in the series, trust plays a major role. As audiences see Ghost go back and forth between Angela and Tasha, viewers are filled with overwhelming emotions. Feelings of distrust have a negative impact on the public. Ghost commits adultery on camera, which angers the audience. Programmers broadcast television shows that spark our imagination and feelings, which in turn trigger an emotional response from viewers. As the series progresses, the audience observes the intense relationship between Tommy and Ghost. Their relationship reflects what Muse Project calls a bromance. The term "bromance" was coined to describe the intimacy that two men share without any sexual relationship with each other. Tommy and Ghost's bromantic relationship is built on trust, and they are business partners who depend on each other for emotional and financial stability. The public appreciates the importance of their relationship