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

The tension between the gameplay (mechanics) and the actual story being told. The Bridge: Narrative in Flux

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...

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. The tension between the gameplay (mechanics) and the

Requires "non-trivial effort" to move through the text (like clicking links or solving puzzles). and Twitter threads.

Stories that happen spontaneously through player actions in a digital world.

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