COMPREHENDING A NARRATIVE THROUGH STRUCTURE: A NARRATOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TALAT ABBASI’S SHORT FICTION

Abstract

Pakistani literature in English, specifically women’s narratives, has been in the spotlight in the glocal literary landscape for the past few decades. Researchers and academics passionately explore feminist elements and mechanics of women's narratives. The present study aims to study the short fictional narrative of Talat Abbasi using the Barthesian narratological model as a research framework. The researchers conclude that Barthesian codes help comprehend Pakistani women’s narratives. Exploring and understanding Pakistani literature in English, particularly through women's short narratives, holds significant value and insight. This research makes a substantial and valuable contribution to the current academic literature. It enhances our understanding of how Barthesian codes can be used to analyze and interpret literary works, adding depth and insight to existing scholarship.