‘‘NARRATIVE STRUCTURES AND NARRATIVE DEVICES IN THE JUNGLE BOOK’’ .

Abstract

Abstarct..      This article examines the narrative structures and narrative devices employed in The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, the study explores how Kipling integrates episodic storytelling, embedded narratives, and moral allegory to construct a cohesive literary universe. The findings suggest that Kipling’s narrative techniques not only enhance thematic depth but also contribute to the didactic and cultural dimensions of the text.