Narrative Structure

Linear Narrative:

Beginning                                              
(Audience introduced to characters and story)

Middle
(Events - story builds)

End
(Closure)

Circular Structure:

The narrative begins at the end (or middle of events) often the beginning with a climax. The audience are taking on a journey arriving back where they started.

Open Structure:

The audience are left to wonder what happens next and make sense of it themselves

Closed Structure:

Definite ending - clear conclusion for the audience