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: Players are active participants rather than mere spectators [12]. The length of play and character attachment create a "safe experimental space" for experiencing empathy for characters different from the player [12].

: RDR2 is noted for addressing historical stereotypes and accurately representing people of color as cowboys, offering a more nuanced look at the "found family" dynamic within the gang [23]. III. Intertextuality and World-Building Redemption 2

: The world contains nods to Cormac McCarthy, such as a possible Blood Meridian reference [22]. : Players are active participants rather than mere

The game’s depth is enhanced through references to broader literary and cinematic traditions. : The presence of newspaper boys in towns

: The presence of newspaper boys in towns like Valentine [3, 33] grounds the game in its historical setting, where printed news was the primary source of information [1, 32]. II. Performance and Player Empathy

In RDR2, newspapers are not just collectibles but dynamic reflections of the player’s impact on the world [32].

: Arthur’s personal journal serves as a secondary narrative layer, documenting his internal thoughts and sketches of the world [25].