The Methods and Techniques of Analyzing the Fictions with the Introduction to Literature

2026-03-27 23:11

The following are the methods and techniques to analyze the story using the general theory of literature: ** 1. Plot related ** 1. ** Combing the plot structure ** - According to the order of narration, you can sort out the plot of the novel according to the beginning, development, climax, and ending to clarify the development of the plot. For example, he had to first determine how the story began, whether it was a straightforward opening that pointed out the main idea, or a questioning opening that caused suspense, etc. How the development part of the story advanced, how the contradictions and conflicts reached the climax, and how the ending ended. - "Combing by clues: Find the clues in the novel, such as character clues, event clues, emotional clues, etc., and then summarize the plot according to the different stages of the development of the clues. - Combing by scene: Each scene in the novel is regarded as a plot unit, because the scene is the place where the characters move. This kind of combing helps to grasp the stage and rhythm of the plot. 2. ** Plot Effect Analysis ** - Beginning Plot: - General opening: If it is a straightforward opening, it has the effect of pointing out the theme, at the same time, it leads to the following plot development, and can also explain the time, place and other elements of the story; The opening of the question will create suspense, lead to the following and arouse the reader's thinking or reading interest; The beginning of the scene can explain the environment of the story, exaggerate the atmosphere, and highlight the mood of the characters. - Intermediate plot: supplement the narrative, reveal the contradictory relationship, and at the same time refer to the previous story or pave the way for the development of the later plot, ambush the pen, etc. - Ending Plot: - An unexpected ending: From a structural point of view, it makes the plain plot suddenly produce waves, hitting the reader's heart. It makes people feel reasonable with the foreshadowing of the previous article, and it can also highlight the character image and the theme of the article. A sad ending can deepen the theme from the theme, and it can better shape the character's character from the performance of the character's character, making people ponder. ** 2. Appreciation of Plot Techniques ** 1. ** Plot narration technique ** - Focus on the narrative person and narrative perspective. Different narrative person (such as first person, third person, etc.) and perspective (such as omniscient perspective, limited perspective, etc.) will affect the way the story is told and the reader's reading experience. - The way the story was narrated was also important, such as flashback, flashback, and interjection. They would affect the sequence and rhythm of the plot. 2. ** Plot Conception Skills ** - [Lip and Exaggeration]: Use the method of raising the subject first or suppressing it first, and then suddenly change the reader's expectations, making the text twist and change, and enhancing the work's legibility. - [Suspense: Set up a riddle in the novel's narration to hide the answer and reveal it at the appropriate time.] Setting it at the beginning can lead to the following fascinating, setting it at the end of the text can have unexpected and reasonable effects, setting it at the contradiction can link the plot to deepen the content. - Misunderstanding: A deliberate misunderstanding at the beginning to lead the reader's thoughts in the opposite direction to create suspense. The ending points out the truth. It included positive and negative misunderstandings, general misunderstandings, mutual misunderstandings, and other forms. It could arouse the reader's interest and make the plot dramatic and undulating. ** 3. Character Creation ** 1. Analyzing the character image: From the description of the character's appearance, language, actions, psychology, etc., to see how the author shaped the character's personality, character characteristics, and values. For example, through detailed psychological descriptions, the inner world and motives of the characters were revealed. 2. Character relationships: study the relationships between characters, such as opposites, dependence, etc., how these relationships promote the development of the plot and reflect the theme of the work. ** 4. Thematic Exploration ** 1. [Direct expression: See if there are any sentences in the novel that directly point out the theme, such as the words of some characters or the narration of the author.] 2. [Indirectly reflected: Through the development of the plot, the fate of the characters, etc., indirectly reflect the theme. For example, the encounters of the characters in the pursuit of a certain goal may imply a certain social phenomenon or philosophy of life.] ** 5. In terms of literary elements ** 1. Description of the environment: Analysis of the natural environment and social environment. The description of the natural environment may set off the atmosphere and hint at the fate of the characters. The description of the social environment can reflect the background of the era and social style. 2. Symbolism: Find the symbolic elements in the novel, such as a specific object or scene that symbolizes an abstract concept or emotion. Read more exciting novels for free