Qualitative analysis reveals humor enhances informal learning through relatable situations in literature, suggesting its educational value.
This article examines humor as a tool of informal learning in Jerome K. Jerome’s novel Three Men in a Boat. The study focuses on how humor helps readers learn from everyday situations without direct instruction. A qualitative method is used to analyze several episodes from the novel. The findings show that humor presents common human mistakes and social interactions in a simple and clear way. It also helps readers reflect on their own behavior. The article concludes that humor supports learning by making it natural, engaging, and easy to understand.
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