Run Forrest Run
Life is like a box of....
Theorist associated with Narrative Paradigm
Who is Walter Fisher?
What character did we use as an example of coherence in our slides?
Lt. Dan
Symbolic actions-words and or deeds- that have sequence and meaning for those who live, create or interpret them.
Narration
When the man did not believe Forrest was a multi-millionaire
Rationality
One of the 5 Assumptions of the Narrative Paradigm
What is:
People are essentially storytellers.
We make decisions based on GOOD REASON, which varies depending on the communication situation, media, and genre.
History, biography, culture, and character determine what we consider good reasons.
Narrative Rationality is determined by the coherence and fidelity of our stories
The world is a set of stories from which we choose, and thus constantly re-create, our lives.
Story coincides with the beliefs and values of the audience
What is Fidelity?
Internal consistency with characters acting in a reliable fashion; the story hangs together.
What is Narrative Coherence?
When we hear Forrest's story we choose the worth of his story. This choice is more of personal preference more than a logical decision. The term to describe this is called?
What is good reasons?
In 1978, Fisher introduced the concept of
What is Good Reasons?