THE ROLE OF NARRATIVE STRUCTURE AND COGNITIVE FRAMES IN SHAPING READER INTERPRETATION: A COGNITIVE STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
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Cognitive stylistics, narrative structure, cognitive frames, literary interpretation, reader engagement, literary theory, cognitive science, metaphor, meaning-making, literary analysis.##article.abstract##
This paper explores the interaction between narrative structure and cognitive frames in shaping how readers interpret literary texts. By drawing on examples from classic English literature and cognitive stylistic theory, it examines how the organization of events, point of view, and the manipulation of time influence reader engagement. Cognitive frames—mental structures shaped by cultural, personal, and social experiences—guide how readers understand characters, themes, and symbols. The interplay between narrative structure and cognitive frames highlights the active role of the reader in meaning-making. This interdisciplinary perspective provides valuable insights into the cognitive processes behind literary interpretation.
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