👉 Exoticism refers to a belief or attitude that an object is different from what it normally represents, even if its characteristics and behaviors are similar. This can be seen in various contexts, such as art, literature, music, or science fiction where elements of the protagonist's world are described as being "exotic" despite their similarities to more traditional settings or characters. For example, a character who is portrayed as having an exotic appearance might be perceived as different from other characters in their world because they