Narrative Theory Flashcards
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Narrative paradigm
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symbolic actions/words that have sequence and meaning for those who live, create and interpret them
2
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narrative rationality
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not all stories are equally compelling
- not all stories have to power to be believed
- we judge stories based on coherence and fidelity
3
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coherence
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do all parts of the story fit together believably
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fidelity
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the extent to which the story resinates with the listeners’
-whether the story rings true: are they consistent with experiences in our own lives
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critical assessment of Narrative theory
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- some forms of communication are not narrative thus the theory is incomplete
- too broad, again not all communication is narrative
