The modelling of fictional reality: a frame-semantic approach

The study focuses on conceptual exploration, aiming to define a frame as a cognitive structure that organises knowledge and expectations. The research also discusses the role of frames in shaping the understanding of the world and our interactions with it. The methodological justification lies in explaining how frame analysis can be applied to literary texts to uncover implicit meanings and underlying themes and addresses potential limitations and challenges of using frame analysis in literary studies. The research undergoes the analytical procedure, which includes outlining the steps involved in conducting a frame analysis of a literary text, describing the process of identifying and analysing frames within the text, including the use of techniques like keyword analysis taking into consideration the importance of context and cultural knowledge in interpreting frames within a literary work. The case study analysis aims to apply frame analysis to “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” to identify dominant frames, such as court, science, nonsense, education, and society frames, analyse how these frames interact and contribute to the overall meaning and effect of the text and explore the function of the frame shifts and frame blends in creating ambiguity, humour, and cognitive dissonance.

This research contributes to literary studies through its interdisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives drawn from cognitive linguistics and psychology to enhance literary analysis. The study presents innovative methodology by applying frame analysis to a classic literary text to reveal new insights into its meaning and structure. The theoretical contribution becomes evident by developing a framework for applying frame analysis to literary texts. The practical implications can be seen in providing a practical guide for researchers interested in using frame analysis while studying literary texts. By Investigating the mental foundations of literature interpretation, this research aims to deepen our understanding of how readers construct meaning from texts and how authors manipulate cognitive frames to achieve specific effects.