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Structuralism by Mind Map: Structuralism

1. Fundamental levels

1.1. Invisible

1.1.1. Structural system

1.1.1.1. Wholeness

1.1.1.1.1. unit

1.1.1.2. Transfomation

1.1.1.2.1. Dynamic

1.1.1.3. Self-regulation

1.1.1.3.1. Elements inside the system

1.2. Visible

1.2.1. Surface phenomena

2. Structural Linguistics

2.1. Saussure

2.1.1. Parole

2.1.1.1. Individual utterances

2.1.2. Lalngue

2.2. Words

2.2.1. Signifier

2.2.1.1. Sound image

2.2.2. Signified

2.2.2.1. Concept

3. Approaches to Literature

3.1. Anthropology

3.1.1. Seeks structural similarities between

3.1.1.1. Myths

3.1.1.2. Celebrations

3.1.1.3. Ceremonies

3.2. Semiotics

3.2.1. Sign Systems

3.2.1.1. Index

3.2.1.1.1. Implied Sign

3.2.1.2. Icon

3.2.1.2.1. Literal Sign

3.2.1.3. Symbol

3.2.1.3.1. Learned Sign

4. Narrative Dimention

4.1. Narratology

4.1.1. Greimas

4.1.1.1. Plot Formulas

4.1.1.1.1. Conflict - Resolution

4.1.1.1.2. Struggle - Reconciliation

4.1.1.1.3. Separation - Union

4.1.1.2. Actants (character functions)

4.1.1.2.1. Subject - Object

4.1.1.2.2. Sender - Receiver

4.1.1.2.3. Helper - Opponent

4.1.1.3. Structures

4.1.1.3.1. Contractual

4.1.1.3.2. Performative

4.1.1.3.3. Disjunctive

4.1.2. Genette

4.1.2.1. Narrative Levels

4.1.2.1.1. Story

4.1.2.1.2. Narrative

4.1.2.1.3. Narration

4.1.2.2. Qualities

4.1.2.2.1. Tense

4.1.2.2.2. Mood

4.1.2.2.3. Voice

4.1.3. Todorov

4.1.3.1. Structural System

4.1.3.1.1. Negation

4.1.3.1.2. Comparison

4.1.3.1.3. Modes

4.1.3.2. Narrative - Language Relation

4.1.3.2.1. Proposition

4.1.3.2.2. Sequence

4.2. Literary Genres

4.2.1. Theory of Myths

4.2.1.1. Representations

4.2.1.1.1. Real World

4.2.1.1.2. Ideal World

4.2.1.2. Quests

4.2.1.2.1. Conflict: Romance

4.2.1.2.2. Catastrophe: Tragedy

4.2.1.2.3. Triumph: Comedy

4.2.1.2.4. Disorder - Confusion: Irony / Satire

4.2.2. Theory Of Modes

4.2.2.1. Divine beings

4.2.2.1.1. Myth

4.2.2.2. Heroes

4.2.2.2.1. Romance

4.2.2.3. Leaders

4.2.2.3.1. High Mimesis

4.2.2.4. Common People

4.2.2.4.1. Low Mimesis

4.2.2.5. Anti-Heroes

4.2.2.5.1. Irony

4.3. Literary Interpretation

4.3.1. Culler

4.3.1.1. Convention of Sistance & Impersonality

4.3.1.2. Naturalization

4.3.1.3. Rule of Signifance

4.3.1.4. Rule of Metaphorical Coherence

4.3.1.5. Rulo of Thematic Unity