CLASSIFICATION, TYPOLOGY OF EASTERN AND WESTERN NARRATIVES
Abstract
This article explores the distinct narrative structures and thematic elements that characterize storytelling traditions in Eastern and Western cultures. By analyzing a variety of literary works, folklore, and oral traditions, the research identifies key differences and similarities in narrative techniques, character development, and moral frameworks. The classification framework proposed in this study categorizes narratives into several typological groups based on cultural context, thematic focus, and narrative style. The findings aim to enhance understanding of cross-cultural storytelling and its implications for global literature.
Keywords
narrative structure, cultural context, typology, storytelling traditions, literary analysis, folklore, character development, thematic elements, moral frameworks, cross-cultural studies, narrative techniques.
References
- “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell
- “The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers
- “The Tale of Genji” by Murasaki Shikibu
- “The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human” by Jonathan Gottschall
- “Comparative Literature: A Critical Introduction” by Susan Bassnett