THE AMBIVALENCE OF WRITERS' CHRONOTOPE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DESIRE TO ISOLATE ONGOING EVENTS AND THEIR INCOMPLETENESS

Abstract

The chronotope, a concept introduced by Mikhail Bakhtin, represents the interconnectedness of time and space in a narrative. This article explores the ambivalence of writers’ chronotope, particularly in the context of their tendency to isolate ongoing events and embrace incompleteness as a narrative strategy. Through the works of modernist and postmodernist authors, this study highlights how fragmented timelines and disjointed spaces reflect a deeper psychological, philosophical, and societal ambiguity. By examining literary examples, the article demonstrates how this ambivalence challenges traditional notions of narrative coherence and fosters a multidimensional understanding of reality.