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Journal Article
The Mosasaurus's Tongue: Narrative, Fiction, and Scientific Speculation in Raptor Red
2020
Overview
This paper explores the interplay between science and narrative fiction in the 1996 novel Raptor Red by paleontologist Robert T. Bakker. Specifically, it addresses the concerns of other paleontologists who are concerned with the integration of scientific theories with fictional content. I address these concerns by investigating the distinction between fiction and nonfiction whilst paying special attention to nonfictional content within fictional narratives. Then I move onto an analysis of Raptor Red, showing how Bakker uses narration to communicate scientific ideas and uses characterization to speculate on the behavior of his dinosaur characters. The study concludes by discussing other illustrated science texts and the role of the author and audience in communicating scientific concepts through narrative form.
