narrative theory

Narrative theory is an interdisciplinary framework used to analyze and understand how stories are structured, told, and interpreted across various media and cultures. It explores the elements and techniques that shape narratives, including plot, characters, point of view, and temporal order. Widely applied in literature, film, psychology, and communication studies, narrative theory helps uncover the ways stories influence human experience and meaning-making. Use this tag for posts discussing the principles, applications, and critiques of narrative structures and storytelling methods.