In search of narratological concepts : the case of Wassini's 'female of mirage ', or the 'who is who ? ' game

Abstract EN

The present paper attempts to draw upon narratological concepts, namely narration, focalisation, and narrative situation, by investigating the way they are employed in Wassini's "Female of Mirage".

An analysis will be made of the textual elements that project the narrative voice, of the narrative situation, and the implications thereof.

Applying Genette's categorical distinction, it is argued that a narrative is sometimes misleading.

It is the author's contention that Wassini plays the 'who is who ? ' game.

The ability to alternate positions shows the skill of the author and the ingeniousness of the processes used.