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'This chapter is concerned with an analysis of narrative structure in the endangered non-Pama-Nyungan language Jaminjung and Australian Kriol. Previous analyses of Aboriginal narratives and story-telling techniques focused on the significance of place in plot and content (McGregor, 2005; Klapproth, 2004; Bavin, 2004). This study aims to extend these observations to include expressions of motion as a major structuring device in narratives. Furthermore, spatial may take precedence over temporal ordering of events in narrative. I argue that spatial narrative structuring is deeply rooted in cultural and environmental features creating a connection of unique identity for every ‘owner’ and audience of a story.' (Publication summary)
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Moving through Space and (Not?) Time : North Australian Dreamtime Narratives
Subjects:
- Daughters of the Dreaming 1993 single work life story
- The Speaking Land : Myth and Story in Aboriginal Australia 1989 anthology short story
- The Dreaming and Other Essays 2009 selected work criticism
- Aboriginal Jaminjung AIATSIS ref. (N18) (NT SD52-15) language
- Aboriginal Kriol Included in AIATSIS, but with no ref. number language
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