narrative theory
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Metafiction turns narrative inward, making storytelling itself the subject. By exposing structure, voice, and artifice, it replaces illusion with awareness. Rather than asking readers to forget the page, metafiction invites them to witness how stories are built, questioning authority, reality, and meaning while transforming reading into an act of reflection. Read more
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Hypodiegesis, the art of storytelling within storytelling, creates layered worlds where characters become narrators. Found in literature, film, and TV, it deepens narratives with emotional resonance, shifting perspectives, and metafictional depth. From ancient myths to Inception, it invites audiences to explore stories nestled inside other stories. Read more
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