What is a frame story in literature? What are some examples of frame narratives, and how should we read them? Professor Raymond Malewitz answers these questions using examples from One Thousand and One Nights, The Princess Bride, and everyday life.
The short video is designed to help high school and college English students to not only identify frame narratives in stories but also to analyze their purposes and effects. The video is sponsored by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University. For more discussions of literary topics and essay writing tips, please subscribe to the free SWLF YouTube Channel or visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/oregon-state-guide-english-literary-terms
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Timestamps
0:00 Frame Story Definition and Simple Example
1:35 Useful Questions for Frame Stories
3:20 Frame Story Examples and Interpretations
6:20 Conclusions
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