Time Structure in the Story (Narrative Theory, 3)

Abstract

'Narrative Theory' is an online introduction to classical structuralist narratological analysis. The third section deals with the narrative articulation of time, taking as a guideline Gérard Genette's theory in 'Narrative Discourse', modified as required. Outline: 1. The Generation of Story Time. 2. Fabula time. 3. Story time: order. 4. Story time: duration. 4. Story time: Aspect. 6. Time and status of the narrating.

Keywords: Narrative, Narratology, Representation, Time, Narrative time, Narrative structure, Gérard Genette,