Narrative techniques in Julian Barnes' the sense of an ending
Other Title(s)
دراسة تقنيات السرد في كتاب الإحساس بالنهاية 2011 للكاتب جوليان بارنز
Author
Source
Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 20 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.472-501, 30 p.
Publisher
Taiz University-Turba Branch Studies and Scientific Research
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Yemen
No. of Pages
30
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
This paper aims at exploring and analysing the narrative techniques in Julian Barnes' the sense of an ending (2011).
Barnes employs some modern narrative tools in the novel which have contributed to the success and popularity of the novel.
this paper offers an analysis of these narrative tools and how they echo the themes of the novel.
the first tool is the narrator’s control of the narrative; he uses elision and omission of the event, letting the reader doubt his truthfulness as he himself becomes suspicious of what he is narrating.
the second technique is the memory distortion in which the narrator divides his memory into two important phases that match the divisions of the text.
the third narrative technique is the use of stream of consciousness together with the “i” person point of view.
this gives the narrator an important space to travel inside the complicated corners of his memories.
the last technique is the concept of time which is considered an important pillar in providing the story with the ideas of vividness and reasoning, especially with the reality of the story.
this paper offers an analysis of these narrative tools and how they are connected to shape the development of the themes and structure of the novel.
they are occupied to explore the importance of memories in human life and how humans should manage their time adequately, or else their life will be full of darkness and ambiguities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Said, Bilaid Taha Shamsan. 2021. Narrative techniques in Julian Barnes' the sense of an ending. Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal،Vol. 8, no. 20, pp.472-501.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412834
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Said, Bilaid Taha Shamsan. Narrative techniques in Julian Barnes' the sense of an ending. Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal Vol. 8, no. 20 (Dec. 2021), pp.472-501.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412834
American Medical Association (AMA)
Said, Bilaid Taha Shamsan. Narrative techniques in Julian Barnes' the sense of an ending. Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal. 2021. Vol. 8, no. 20, pp.472-501.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412834
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 499-501
Record ID
BIM-1412834