A COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE ON THE COHERENT AND COHESIVE FUNCTIONS OF O. HENRY’S SHORT STORIES
Abstract
This paper explores a cognitive perspective on the coherent and cohesive functions within O. Henry’s short stories, analyzing how his narrative strategies engage readers’ cognitive processes. O. Henry is renowned for his unexpected plot twists, intricate character developments, and ironic endings, all of which create a sense of unity and structure within his works. From a cognitive standpoint, the paper examines how his stories maintain coherence through the use of mental schemas, problem-solving patterns, and reader expectations.
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