Narrative Structure

Narrative Structure

•  Takes place in a particular time or space weather realistic or imaginary.
•  Unfolds in an ordered series of events - though not necessarily chronological.  
•  Events in a narrative are brought by the logic of cause and events.

Key Terms

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

Types of Narrative structure:

Linear - in chronological order

Non-Linear - The narrative moves around in time and space using flashbacks.

Circular - The narrative will start and end on the same idea.

Parallel - Multiple narrations run alongside each other, the action will switch between them,               throughout. 

Different types of characters

 Flat Characters ; Characters that do not go through any substantial change throughout the story or have much substance - they represent stereotypes.

 Round Characters : Characters who are more developed and change throughout the narrative.

Levi Strauss - Binary Opposition

  This is the contrast between two mutually exclusive concepts or thing that creates conflict.

This relates to narrative structure given that it can only end on a resolution of the conflict. The opposition can be visual or conceptual or through soundtrack.

Todorov's Theory of Equilibrium and Disequilibrium

• The original state of equilibrium 
• Disruption
• Recognition of Disruption
• Attempt to Repair
• New Equilibrium