(8) Narrative Theory

Question 1

Levi-Strauss

Answer 1

Binary Oppositions - the idea that narrative can be organised around opposites or opposing forces

Question 2

Propp

Answer 2

Character Theory - reminds us that characters aren’t real but are simply constructs or tools designed to help tell a story in an interesting way

Question 3

Jameson

Answer 3

Argues that as mediaization increases so the culture finds itself loosing a sense of historical context

Question 4

Strinati

Answer 4

“Reality is now only definable in terms of the reflections of the mirror”