Appealing Narrative

There are many factors that determine whether a narrative is considered appealing. The first and most important factor in determining the appeal of a narrative is its narratability. Narratability is a term coined by Gerald Prince that is defined as "worthy of being told" or "that which is susceptible of or calls for narration." If a narrative is interesting or relates to people it can be considered appealing. This also brings up the argument that what is considered appealing is entirely a matter of opinion and how the audience receives it. A narrative that may appeal to one demographic may not appeal to another. A person is much more likely to be interested in a narrative that pertains to something in his or her life then something that is non-related. Another means of determining whether a narrative is appealing or not is in the way the specific narrative is delivered. If a narrative such as a news report is delivered in a very intense and interesting manner it is a lot more likely to catch and keep the attention of viewers then a very boring or monotonous presentation. All of these factors combined create the idea of a narrative that is globally appealing .

Works Cited

Fischer, Annemarie. Class Discussion. 9 November 2010. “Global Media Narratives,” Binghamton University.