Frame Narrative
What is the definition of a frame narrative?
A story within a story
Since the main character is mute, how does she communicate?
She uses a typewriter
True or false - Shrek is a frame narrative
True
What is the narrator's career?
She is a author
The narrator in the Memory Police
What is the relationship between the two protagonists in the beginning of the frame narrative?
The protagonists are a teacher and student at a typing school
True or false - The Titanic is not an example of a frame narrative.
False, it is
What is the relationship between the narrator and R in the beginning of the novel?
R is the narrator’s editor
Why are frame narratives used in novels?
Frame narratives are used to further explain why something has happened, or to extend the narrative by connecting the two.
Is the protagonist of the Frame narrative good at typing in the beginning of the frame narrative?
NO
How is “The Princess Bride Movie” an example of a frame narrative film?
It is a frame narrative because when the sick boy’s grandfather reads him novels, they come to life. Multiple narratives into one.
How have the narrators and R’s relationship changed in chapter 16?
They kissed
What is another name for a frame narrative?
Sandwich narrative
What happens to the narrator’s typewriter?
It breaks and she is unable to fix it.
How does the movie “Forrest Gump” contain a Frame Narrative?
In the beginning of the story the narration is told from Forrest’s POV on a bench, Towards the end Forrest leaves the bench to go find Jenny and his son.
After the narrator lost her memories of books entirely what career path stuck out to her?
Typist
What are the five features that need to be included in all narratives and frame narratives?
Plot, characters, point of view, setting, and theme
Where does the typing teacher hold the narrator captive?
In their town’s bell tower
Which version of The Great Gatsby contains a frame narrative? Novel or Film?
The film
Does the narrator ever fully recover her memories and feelings towards writing?
No