Lecture #9

STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE NARRATIVE

1.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NARRATIVE

2.THE BASICS OF ANALYSIS

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NARRATIVE

There are a certain number of characteristics for any text which are to be regarded when discussing it.

It is useful to know these aspects and to be ale to use them, especially when talking about novels, stories and other literary works.

The sequence of events in a story makes the plot of the story. The components of the plot are exposition, story, climax and denouement.

In the exposition the author informs the readers about the characters, setting, and theme of the story.

In the story we can observe the development of events until they reach their climax. The climax or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension or drama or when the action starts in which the solution is given.

The dénouement consists of a series of events that follow the climax of a narrative, and thus serves as the conclusion of the story. Conflicts are resolved, creating normality for the characters and a release of tension and anxiety, for the reader.

As a rule, most of the literary works have a closed plot structure, that is, all the four components.

Sometimes, however, a narrative may start with the development of events without any exposition, or a story may have no denouement.

At the heart of the plot usually lies the conflict. It is a necessary element of fictional literature. It is defined as the problem in any piece of literature and is often classified according to the nature of the protagonist or antagonist, as follows:

•Human vs. Self

•Human vs. Human

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