Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 19، number In Volume 5، August 2026 ، issue Number 123

Analysis and Examination of the Structural Aspects of Story Elements and Their Functions in the Works of Moniro Ravanipour

Hojjatollah Yaltagiani , Kamran Pashaei Fakhri (Author in Charge), Parvaneh Adelzadeh

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Moniro Ravanipour is a prominent contemporary Iranian fiction writer whose narrative style is recognized by native elements and eerie atmospheres. Given the significance of her works in contemporary literature, this study aims to analyze the structural aspects and explain the functions of narrative elements in her works to determine how the interconnection of these elements has led to the development of her narrative system.

METHODOLOGY: This research is a descriptive-analytical study conducted via library research. Relying on her primary texts, the fundamental elements of fiction (including plot, characterization, point of view, setting, and theme) were extracted, examined, and explained using a structuralist approach.

FINDINGS: The study reveals that the structure of Ravanipour’s works is built upon the close connection between “southern regional realities” and “mythic imagination.” The findings indicate that woman-centered characterization, the use of symbolic language, and suspense derived from local beliefs are the main pillars of her narrative. Furthermore, the plots in her stories often possess a non-linear structure that serves to induce eerie atmospheres and critique social issues.

CONCLUSION: The structural analysis of narrative elements in Ravanipour’s works demonstrates that the function of these elements is not merely narrative; rather, they act as tools for representing collective identity and the lived experiences of southern women. This synergy between form (structural elements) and content (socio-cultural themes) provides a distinct stylistic identity to her works, distinguishing her from contemporary fiction trends.

Keyword
Moniro Ravanipour , narrative structure , narrative elements , contemporary fiction.