Narrative Analysis of Short Story “Martand” By” Nayantara Sahgal” Through Labov Model

Abstract

This study focuses on short story Martand by Nayantara, the sub-genre of literature. Narrative analysis refers to a method for interpreting text or visual data that have a storied form. The study shows the peculiarity of short story, through linguistic model of narrative analysis that Labov formed. This model of narrative analysis is effective because it deals with narrative in very clear steps. This research explores the Labovian macro features within the story. These features provide a valuable foundation for analyzing written discourse.. Above model is developed model which has six steps(1)abstract(2)orientation(3)complication action (4)evaluation (5)resolution (6)coda. Present study has used all these narrative steps for analyzing martand narrative story. The study analyzes the presence of all Labovian linguistics elements in this short story. This is a qualitative based study.