A frame story (also known as a frame tale or frame narrative) is a literary technique that sometimes serves as a companion piece to a story within a story, whereby an introductory or main narrative is presented, at least in part, for the purpose of setting the stage either for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories. The frame story leads readers from a first story into another, smaller one (or several ones) within it.
Nonlinear narrative, disjointed narrative or disrupted narrative is a narrative technique, sometimes used in literature, film, hypertext websites and other narratives, where events are portrayed, for example out of chronological order, or in other ways where the narrative does not follow the direct causality pattern of the events featured, such as parallel distinctive plot lines, dream immersions or narrating another story inside the main plot-line. It is often used to mimic the structure and recall of human memory, but has been applied for other reasons as well.
In your journal, respond to the following discussion questions:
Discussion Questions
Parts I & II
- Who are the main characters?
- Who is the Narrator?
- What is this book about?
- When and Where does this story take place?
- What do you think about the author's use of language?
Is the language realistic for Bobby? - Discuss the writing style of this book (non-linear): Now/Then.
Do you like it?
Does it make it harder to read?
Why do you think the author decided to write it this way? - How does Bobby feel about his baby?
- How does Bobby feel about Nia?
- Where do you think Nia is? Why isn't she taking care of her baby?
- Talk about parents' and friends' reactions to news of the pregnancy?
- Do you think Bobby is a good kid?
- What do you think about this book so far?
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