Narrative Paradigm

Question 1

What is narrative paradigm?

Answer 1

• Use and perception of life in the form of a story

- Life experience that connects to values and beliefs to the reality of the world

Question 2

What does Fischer argue against rational world paradigm?

Answer 2

• Cultural context are important aspects

- Although he doesn’t reject it

Question 3

Describe the aspects of narrative rationality.

Answer 3

Coherance

• Makes sense?
• Consistent with what is expected?
• People put emphasis on coherence

Fidelity

• Does it ring true and relate to the real world?
• Can it tap into personal values system?

Question 4

Explain Fisher’s “ideal audience”.

Answer 4

Responds best to stories that communicate human values (more persuasive than bad stories)

Question 5

What are the critiques to Narrative Paradigm?

Answer 5

• Not all communication is narrative (e.g. casual)
• Does not include phatic (manners and etiquette)
• Conservative bias (doesn’t allow for people’s ideas to change), Fisher argues that it can persuade people to adopt new stories
• Preserves status quo