14 December 2022 – the polyphony

A simple diagram of a narrative arc for a chronic illness story as it might traditionally be drawn. Tracing a black arch shape from left to right, it begins with 'inciting incident' as 'Onset of illness?' or 'Flare up?', moves into 'Rising Tension' followed by 'Climax' at the top of the arch and ends with 'Resolution' as 'Diagnosis? Cure? Death? Acceptance?'

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Refusing Resolution? Exploring Unresolveable Illness and Story Endings

14 December 202229 November 2024

Char Heather explains why chronic illness stories can productively trouble standard ideas about narrative arc and resolution.

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