[DC] The Adaptation of Caribbean Literary Texts into VR

This position paper discusses my interdisciplinary research which combines narratological theories and the characteristics of VR as a storytelling medium to develop a methodology for the adaptation of Caribbean literary narratives into VR. The selected narratives treat with contemporary issues such as migration, racial- discrimination and its perpetuation from history to present, and prejudice towards LGBTQIA individuals. These thematic areas enable their VR adaptations to contribute to social transformation by positioning users within story situations using character-based avatars or voyeuristic perspectives. The intended result is to create cognitive dissonance within the mind of the user and potentially alter negative attitudes and evoke empathetic responses. This research attempts to catalyze the use of VR as a storytelling medium for educational and social transformation purposes within the Caribbean region.