narrative theory

1. Evaluation
Narrative Structure:
My story has a linear structure as it starts at the beginning and follows through
in order to the end and doesn’t contain any flashbacks or flash forwards like a
non linear structure would, an example of a non linear storyline is films like Pulp
Fiction as the start isn’t actually the start and the storyline flashes to the past and
forward. In my book it has a closed story as there is conclusion to the story and
closes the book without any chance of it carrying on like in a soap opera such as
Eastenders where the storylines continue week after week my book concludes so
that there is a moral for young children to learn from. My book features a single
strand storyline as it has one main focus on the bear and the monkey I think by
having it as a single strand story keeps it simple for the younger readers so there
isn’t too much for them to focus on, however there are many films and books that
contain a multi strand storylines so that there is more chance of a sequel or
multiple storylines within one. Within my book it has an anti-realist storyline as
the events that happen in it are highly unlikely to actually happen in the real
world which is much like any film within the fantasy and sci-fi genre an example
of these are films like Star Wars whereas a realist storyline would be something
more like Coronation Street, I think that by having my story with an anti-realist
storyline it makes more interesting for children to read so it lets them use their
imagination more.
Components-
Opening- The beginning of the story when characters and the storyline is
introduced (When the two monkeys talk about selling the bananas to be able to
have more money)
Conflict- The main event in the storyline (where the bananas are traded for the
seeds and the large palm tree is grown, so Jack attempts to climb it)
Resolution- The ending of the story (Jack and the bear resolve their issues and
learn to share)
Enigma- The puzzle or something that is to be solved
Climax- A turning point which changes a characters fate and leads to the ending
(When the bear chase Jack down the tree but end up resolving the issues and
learning to share.)