Narrative Theory

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This paper analyzes the narrative theory of human beings as story-telling creatures. It discusses the success or failures in communication as depending upon the perceptions of the stories told by the narrator. The paper focuses on and analyzes Murdoch's communication with the Chinese and discusses this particular case in terms of understanding from both sides, successes and failures.

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"The manifestation of this perception could be seen in the Chinese retaliatory boycotts to Mr. Murdoch's enterprises. After Murdoch's purchase of Hong Kong's Star TV network, private ownership of satellite dishes was banned. This extreme retaliation shows how important the audience is in narrative theory. The narrator should therefore very carefully assess the audience and its concerns before entering the communication process. Cultural differences further complicate the matter, as misunderstanding occurs very easily, as was the case with the Murdoch situation."

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