Layered Narrative
A single-layered narrative has a beginning, a middle and an ending.
A layered narrative has multiple narratives that run parallel to (and are linked to) the main narrative. They can go backwards, or forwards, or sideways. In the way that a hypertext document cannot control the viewing sequence, it is possible for imagery to set a boundary frame, text world, or context while leaving specifics or details of the narrative to the viewers own creative participation.
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