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The use of frame story in Kashmira Sheth’s Boys without Names

Alobeytha, Faisal Lafee Etan and Shaik Ismail, Sharifah Fazliyaton and Shapii, Aspalila (2016) The use of frame story in Kashmira Sheth’s Boys without Names. Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 7 (5). pp. 105-111. ISSN 2203-4714

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Abstract

Authors for young adult literature often present their tales directly through the voice of the story narrators. However, Kashmira Sheth, in her Boys without Names, seeks to present her tale, specifically the issue of child labor, through the use of frame stories which are recounted by two or more narrators. Through frame stories, the authors are able to raise the readers’ awareness of child labor.This paper, through narrative theory, sets out to examine the function of frame stories in young adult literature and explores how Kashmira Sheth employs this literature to impart wisdom and the importance of being mindful of other people. The study found that frame stories have a remarkable impact on how the young readers comprehend the themes prevalent in Boys without Names.Frame stories also allow the author to convey moral messages and good virtues to the young adult audience. The use of fables also entertains and amuses the readers. Finally, by incorporating multiple narrators in this novel, the author is able not only to depict the issue of child labor from various perspectives; she also expands insights on child labor and confirms the credibility and reliability of the literary text.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: child labor, fables, frame stories, young adult literature
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Divisions: School of Education & Modern Languages
Depositing User: Dr. Sharifah Fazliyaton Shaik Ismail
Date Deposited: 18 Apr 2017 08:47
Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 02:20
URI: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/21662

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