In Pursuit of Narrative Dynamics

A Study of James Phelan's Rhetorical Theory of Narrative

af Biwu Shang

Apart from illustrating six basic principles in doing rhetorical theory of narrative, the author examines six issues which are central to Phelan's rhetorical poetics, namely, focalization, character narration, unreliable narration, narrative progression, narrative judgments, and narrative ethics. It is suitable for scholars and students.