What is a Narrative

A narrative is a work of art, either spoken, read, or viewed. It tells a story, compiling events from the past and present that are in time and space. "Narratives are present in every age, in every place, in every society (Abbott, 2). Abbotts' definition of a narrative gives rise to the concept of globalization, as they interconnect culture and society, and express forms of art to be interpreted across the world. Narratives are dependent on interpretation. One's interpretation of a narrative can differ from another and this instance shows that narratives are unique. Poems are narratives that are consumed in time and space, characters are created, and one is able to create their interpretation of such a text. When one looks at a picture, a story is created in their mind and they compile events to explain the situation. Interpretation once again comes into play, concluding that narratives hold an aura and hold different effects on each individual.

Narratives express an authors ideas, beliefs, and opinions. "People don't see the world before their eyes until it's point in narrative mode" (Abbott, 6). When we open our minds to the world, we are communicating through narratives. Narratives lead us to learn about the world, help us to create an understanding of ourselves and others, and allow us to express ourselves freely.

Work Cited

Abbott, H. Porter: The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative (Cambridge Introductions to Literature). Cambridge, New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002, p. 2, 6.