Journal of Literary Criticism

Journal of Literary Criticism

Narrative Analysis of Retrospection and Anticipation in the Story The Leap of Memories Tomorrow from the Perspective of Gérard Genette's Theory

Document Type : Original Article

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Phd cotutelle student of French Language and Literature Department, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad & Sorbonne Nouvelle
10.22034/jlc.2025.503126.1707
Abstract
This article examines the role of Mohammad Qassaa, a translator and researcher in literature, in the expansion of science fiction and children's literature in Iran. By analyzing the narrative of the story Leap of Memories the Next Day, it provides an opportunity to introduce this genre to Iranian audiences and young writers. Qassaa's story, utilizing specific techniques, guides the reader into the world of memories and the challenges faced by its characters. The article also emphasizes the importance of narrative time and explores the duality between story time and narrative time. Qassaa enhances the appeal and suspense of the story by employing techniques of multiple timelines and using flashbacks and flash-forwards. The main conflict of the story relates to a unique spaceship in orbit around Earth, which is trapped in an energy field under the supervision of "Johnson." This story includes three parallel narratives that, through the technique of retrospection, uncover the truth about the spaceship and depict 170 years of history in less than 50 pages. This rapid pace of narration enables the reader to connect with various times of the story and become familiar with technological advancements and social transformations. Ultimately, the technique of condensation and other narrative methods contribute to a captivating presentation of the story, providing a foundation for reflection on science, power, and its consequences.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 22 July 2025

  • Receive Date 29 January 2025
  • Revise Date 07 July 2025
  • Accept Date 22 July 2025