Narrative Theory, Literature, And New Media: Na... Now

One story spanning across books, movies, and Twitter threads.

Narratology looks at the mechanics behind a story rather than just its meaning. The chronological sequence of events. Sjuzhet (Plot): The way those events are actually told. Focalization: Who is "seeing" or "experiencing" the story. Literature: The Foundation Narrative Theory, Literature, and New Media: Na...

New media (video games, VR, interactive fiction) disrupts traditional storytelling by adding . One story spanning across books, movies, and Twitter threads

In traditional literature, the author has total control over the narrative flow. Most books are read from start to finish. Fixed Text: The words on the page never change. One story spanning across books